Details
- Dielectric, high-reflective, multilayer prism coating and fully multicoated lenses supply natural color reproduction, sharpness and excellent light transmission
- Phase-correction-coated roof prisms ensure high resolution; Eco-glass lenses and prisms are free of lead and arsenic
- Ergonomically shaped, lightweight body features a rubber-armored exterior, providing added shock resistance and a firm grip whether wet or dry
- Large, central focus wheel and adjustable diopter make focus easy to achieve and maintain, even while wearing gloves
- Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups and long eye relief allow easy, comfortable viewing when wearing glasses
- Nikon Monarch 5 8 x 42 binoculars are O-ring sealed and nitrogen-purged for waterproof, fog-proof performance; they can be submerged to 1m of water for up to 10 min.
Imported.
Specs
| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Binocular Size | Full-size |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Lens Coating | Fully Multicoated |
| Added Protection | Rubber Coating |
| Weather Resistant | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Fogproof | Yes |
| Real Angle Of View | 6.3 degrees |
| Apparent Angle Of View | 47.5 degrees |
| Field Of View | 360 feet |
| Minimum Focus | 8.2 feet |
| Relative Brightness | 28.1 |
| Exit Pupil | 5.3 millimeters |
| Eye Relief | 19.5 millimeters |
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 5.1 inches |
| Weight | 1 lb. 4.8 oz. |
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Libby, paddler/hiker/lover from
EXCELLENT option
I purchased these binoculars last June to replace another pair of Monarchs that I had been using for more than 5 years. These binos are exceptional. The image is always clear, very bright and detailed. I work with birds professionally and so it is very important for me to be able to see exactly what I've got in front of me.
These binos are also exceptionally well constructed for use in the field. The lenses are scratch resistant and the frame is very strong. I have had to clean mud and sand from them many times since last June, but have never had anything enter the binocular itself.
These are a perfect fit for me and I recommend them to anyone and everyone looking for a mid-range bino.
Date published: 2013-10-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
OutdoorJohn from
Seeing the world in 3d
I bought these binoculars to begin birding after years of just guessing at features or using poor quality binoculars that were given to me. The image is crisp, the focus is fast, and they focus on near objects so you can watch insects too. They also will expand your sense of wonder by the enormously increased volume of space that you can look into. Sitting above Vernal Falls at Yosemite I could see wildflowers on canyon wall seeps and many water falls that were not apparent to the naked eye. I could see swallows far out in the valley. A week later I watched more than a dozen humpback whales lunge feeding off Montara State Beach. A week after that I used them to locate a fen on 10-mile Dune State Park. Until you start looking you won't know what you are missing. These are a bomber set of binoculars.
Date published: 2016-06-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
tomfal from
Monarch 5 8x42
These binoculars blow my 10x50 Adlerblicks out of the water. They are noticeably clearer, sharper and more usable. They are a clear upgrade from the Monarch 3's. The compound lenses and better coatings make a real visual difference. They are light and easy to wear while hiking, even with a pack or camera bag. The flip-down front lens covers stay out of the way. I've rigged the rear cups to hang by one strap when I use them and rarely need them in use. I stretch the binocs out when I put them in their case and the rear caps stay put. Their otherwise loose fit isn't a problem. The focus works well for me with or without glasses. I don't have to fiddle with it. They can snap to focus easily and do not show any fringe even against strong backlight. They focus down to about 9 feet. Owning these is like going from an achromat telescope to a model with ED glass. Not quite perfect, like Leica or Zeiss, but very enjoyable still. You will expand your excuses to look at birds, landscapes and even the night sky. Jupiter's moons are easily resolved.
Date published: 2016-02-17
Rated 4 out of
5
by
BevSEA from
Love these binocs!
We love these binoculars for backyard bird watching and hiking in the woods. They have great resolution and a wide viewing angle.
Date published: 2013-10-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dan W from
very nice
great light gathering qualities, great optics
Date published: 2013-10-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jsals from
First rate binoculars
Purchased as a gift for wife, who is an avid bird watcher and general nature lover. She seems 100% pleased with their performance.
Date published: 2017-06-04
What is the warranty on these binoculars? They're advertised as "waterproof" but what happens if they do leak and get moisture on the inner lenses?
REI’s warranty for these binoculars is the same for every product available through REI:
http://www.rei.com/help/guarantee.html
Date published: 2015-09-20
Does REI sell the 7576 model of the Nikon Monarch 5 8X42 binoculars?
The model number of the Monarch 5 8X42 binoculars is 7576.
Date published: 2016-07-18
I want to know what is the longest distance you can see with these binoculars
​Nikon does not list a maximum distance for these binoculars and the magnification is 8 power. Images will appear 8 times closer than it would to your unassisted eye. For example, if you view a deer that stands 200 yards away from you through 8x binoculars, it will appear as though it were 25 yards away (200 divided by 8).
Date published: 2017-04-21
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Libby, paddler/hiker/lover from
EXCELLENT option
I purchased these binoculars last June to replace another pair of Monarchs that I had been using for more than 5 years. These binos are exceptional. The image is always clear, very bright and detailed. I work with birds professionally and so it is very important for me to be able to see exactly what I've got in front of me.
These binos are also exceptionally well constructed for use in the field. The lenses are scratch resistant and the frame is very strong. I have had to clean mud and sand from them many times since last June, but have never had anything enter the binocular itself.
These are a perfect fit for me and I recommend them to anyone and everyone looking for a mid-range bino.
Date published: 2013-10-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
OutdoorJohn from
Seeing the world in 3d
I bought these binoculars to begin birding after years of just guessing at features or using poor quality binoculars that were given to me. The image is crisp, the focus is fast, and they focus on near objects so you can watch insects too. They also will expand your sense of wonder by the enormously increased volume of space that you can look into. Sitting above Vernal Falls at Yosemite I could see wildflowers on canyon wall seeps and many water falls that were not apparent to the naked eye. I could see swallows far out in the valley. A week later I watched more than a dozen humpback whales lunge feeding off Montara State Beach. A week after that I used them to locate a fen on 10-mile Dune State Park. Until you start looking you won't know what you are missing. These are a bomber set of binoculars.
Date published: 2016-06-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
tomfal from
Monarch 5 8x42
These binoculars blow my 10x50 Adlerblicks out of the water. They are noticeably clearer, sharper and more usable. They are a clear upgrade from the Monarch 3's. The compound lenses and better coatings make a real visual difference. They are light and easy to wear while hiking, even with a pack or camera bag. The flip-down front lens covers stay out of the way. I've rigged the rear cups to hang by one strap when I use them and rarely need them in use. I stretch the binocs out when I put them in their case and the rear caps stay put. Their otherwise loose fit isn't a problem. The focus works well for me with or without glasses. I don't have to fiddle with it. They can snap to focus easily and do not show any fringe even against strong backlight. They focus down to about 9 feet. Owning these is like going from an achromat telescope to a model with ED glass. Not quite perfect, like Leica or Zeiss, but very enjoyable still. You will expand your excuses to look at birds, landscapes and even the night sky. Jupiter's moons are easily resolved.
Date published: 2016-02-17
Rated 4 out of
5
by
BevSEA from
Love these binocs!
We love these binoculars for backyard bird watching and hiking in the woods. They have great resolution and a wide viewing angle.
Date published: 2013-10-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dan W from
very nice
great light gathering qualities, great optics
Date published: 2013-10-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jsals from
First rate binoculars
Purchased as a gift for wife, who is an avid bird watcher and general nature lover. She seems 100% pleased with their performance.
Date published: 2017-06-04
Questions & Answers
What is the warranty on these binoculars? They're advertised as "waterproof" but what happens if they do leak and get moisture on the inner lenses?
REI’s warranty for these binoculars is the same for every product available through REI:
http://www.rei.com/help/guarantee.html
Date published: 2015-09-20
Does REI sell the 7576 model of the Nikon Monarch 5 8X42 binoculars?
The model number of the Monarch 5 8X42 binoculars is 7576.
Date published: 2016-07-18
I want to know what is the longest distance you can see with these binoculars
​Nikon does not list a maximum distance for these binoculars and the magnification is 8 power. Images will appear 8 times closer than it would to your unassisted eye. For example, if you view a deer that stands 200 yards away from you through 8x binoculars, it will appear as though it were 25 yards away (200 divided by 8).
Date published: 2017-04-21
