Used Nikon 8x42 Monarch 5 Water Proof Roof Prism Binocular - Black

2021-08-06T07:18:47

Professional quality, easy adjustment. A bit difficult to figure out how to attach the strap. Glad I have them.

Marilyn L.

2021-07-18T10:19:28

Very clear, even at dusk. Light and easy to carry. Right price.

ADRIAN M.

2021-06-28T21:45:08

After some research I chose the Nikon 8X42 Monarch binoculars for bird watching. These are the first good quality binoculars that I have owned and I am so impressed with how clear I can see at long distances. Very happy with this choice so far.

Deborah R.

2021-03-23T13:46:59

We have been more than happy with our new binnaculars and with the speedy service you have given us.

Joel D.

2020-09-23T19:28:06

Great binoculars. Very clear picture and easy to use. They have a great field of view that makes them perfect for bird watching.

MATTHEW H.

2020-09-22T14:09:34

These Binoculars were just what I wanted. Took a very, very long time (a month) to actually arrive but here they are and will be used for years to come. Wish I had known that a case was included as I ordered a case and received it over 3 1/2 weeks before binoculars.

Kimberly C.

2020-06-11T04:15:24

I love these binoculars. I went from super cheap binoculars and nearly quitting on birding to one who can see color and fine details easily. Send that is what a birder needs to tell the difference between a thrush and an oven bird or a crow or a raven. I’m even able to see some blue in an indigo bunting when the sun is behind them. I’m kind of a bird nut, water birds, birds In the woods and backyard birds too. Totally worth the price and I can’t imagine needing anything more for my purposes. So if there are better binoculars out there I imagine they could only be required but only by professionals.

ROBIN K.

2019-12-18T11:33:52

This is my first purchase of a binocular. I went with Nikon for their lifetime warranty and customer reviews. My eyes aren’t perfect but the vision results with this binocular are phenomenal just like my Nikon lens/glass on my Nikon body.

Mark O.

2019-11-10T11:17:05

Have not used my new binoculars yet but the same kind last month and liked them well enough to some of my own. Service from Adorama was great.

Jane F.

2019-09-22T20:00:00

I bought a used Monarch 5 8X42 binocular, and had questions for C.S. The responses were quick, accurate, and helpful. They even registered them for me. The Monarch 5 is a big jump in quality from my other brand. The brightness is far better, and focusing is more precise. This is a great product.

Edward

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2019-04-29T14:04:18

Bought for birding. It is bright, and does a good job bringing objects close. Good value for the price.

David H.

2018-08-17T13:33:52

Good binoculars, Slightly overrated. Rubber coating disintegrated after 2 years(I live in florida). Eyecups became loose fairly quickly. By 2 years both eyecups need to be replaced and the rubber coating. The good news is that it is covered under warranty.

JOE C.

2018-08-06T20:00:00

ABSOLUTELY SUPERB AND I WOULD BUY NIKON BINOCS AGAIN AND ALSO RECOMMEND THEM TO FRIENDS

VC

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2018-01-31T21:25:27

I got these for my wife so she could see what I was looking at while photographing birds. It changed everything! Rather than being rather frustrated at having to wait around while I'm shooting, she now sees and is able to participate in what I'm doing. The Monarch 5 Binoculars are clear, bright, and sharp. They're easy to adjust and focus. The lens caps are attached to the neck strap so she doesn't worry about loosing them. They're not the highest end binoculars, but not the lowest either. She's now very excited to be out with me when I'm doing my photography thing. They're really quite good!

WILLIAM J.

2017-12-28T08:42:44

This item has excellent optical quality - very bright image with good contrast, no detectable chromatic aberration. The binoculars are not too heavy. I like the close focus distance, and the long eye relief (good if you wear glasses. The case that comes with the binoculars is fair, have to see how well it holds up.

JERRY L.

2017-07-12T05:52:55

I have only had cheap binoculars in the past. My son had a Monarch 5 and upgraded to a Monarch 7. He recommended the 5 for me. It was the best choice he could have recommended as I am a beginner bird watcher. Thad day I came across 7 eagles in one tree. Two adults and their 6 offsprings. Their nest must have been nearby. I looked through my new binoculars and my breath was taken away. I could not believe how beautiful, and majestic those eagles looked through my binoculars. The view was so clear and crisp. Thank you for this opportunity! I only wish I had a good camera with me that day.

Doris H.

2017-06-23T09:51:00

Performs as advertised. Superb at this price. Very sharp and with a smooth focus.

EUGENE H.

2017-03-28T20:00:00

Sent in a 12 year old pair of monarch 8x42s for the eyeglass to get replaced due to scratches. I was expecting to pay a little bit, but boy was in wrong! Sent me a brand new pair of monarchs at no charge! Couldn't be happier with nikon and their warranty support. Thank you nikon!!!

Keller k.

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2017-02-07T07:27:30

I am an experienced birder. I bought these binoculars for my wife and as a back-up to my aging but still excellent Zeiss Dialyt 7x42 binoculars. As of this writing I have only had the Nikon Monarch 5 binocs for 1 week, but so far I am very impressed. The image quality is excellent - exceptionally sharp as other reviewers have noted. The focus mechanism is smooth and very sensitive. My wife and I both wear eyeglasses, so the long eye relief is a great plus. I have put the close focusing to the test, and it is working to about 8 ft as advertised. The low light performance of the Monarch 5s is not as good as my Zeiss, and their field of view is much narrower (partly because they are 8x vs. 7x, but I noted from some professional reviews that the Monarch 5s have narrower FOV than some other popular 8x binocs). The image quality outweighs this IMO. The Monarchs are relatively light-weight and compact, so I have had no problem hiking and snowshoeing with them. Btw they work fine in cold weather. Overall I am very pleased with the Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 binocs, which at ~($) deliver image quality that I would expect in a much more expensive binocular. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a superior set of mid-price-range binoculars.

Scott M.

2015-07-27T21:00:00

Good clarity and bright. Not too heavy. Use for bird watching. Durable. Good value.

JOHN K.

2014-04-21T21:00:00

I've been using a small pair of Nikon for years (and a huge set of Celestron when I'm close to home)-- these are every bit as bright as the much larger & heavier Celestrons. Excellent size & weight. I wouldn't backpack with them but very easy to carry and I am small-ish. I was also concerned that pupil distance would be small enough and it's fine too. If you are using a pair of 10 year-old binoculars -- buy these and see how beautiful the world is!

nerdsatplay

2014-04-09T21:00:00

I'm a serious birder and have used many different binocs over my 60 years of wildlife viewing. My Monarch 5 8x42's are equal to most if not all the brands I've tried. Their attractive pricing and good quality have made them popular with many of the birders I know.

GIL R.

2014-03-30T21:00:00

I bought the Nikon Monarch 5 Binocular because I do a lot of nature photography and needed to take a clear close look at long landscapes, birds, wildlife or potential action like calving glaciers or breaching whales. I have used other brands for years and have been satisfied but felt I needed something lighter and more weatherproof. These fit the bill perfectly. Scenes are clear and bright and the wide neck strap makes them easy to wear while hiking. The light weight and compact design also make them easy to fit in a camera bag or backpack without sacrificing other equipment.

LAWRENCE D.

2014-03-18T21:00:00

I work as a wildlife researcher so good binoculars are an essential tool for my job. That being said I still can't justify spending thousands on binoculars. I've been waiting to pick up a pair of Monarch 5's for a while and when Adorama had these on sale with an included binocular harness and Maglite Mini I went for it. So far I am very impressed. Great clairity, good low light usability, all in a lite, compact design. I agrea with other reviewers that the cover for the eyepieces is horrible. It certainly doesn't effect the actual binoculars but the fact that Nikon could include such terrible eyepiece covers warrents the 1 star reduction. Otherwise great binoculars at an affordable price.

Kalich

2013-07-17T21:00:00

These binoculars are as advertised. Sharp, rugged adaptable. Works well with eyeglasses. Optics are superior as you would expect from Nikon.

Joe

2013-07-08T21:00:00

These binoculars are an excellent buy, especially from Adorama, I was told they were backordered and would expect to wait, 2 days later they were at my doorstep. I could not be happier with Nikon's clarity and quality, you can't go wrong t this price level!

CHRISTIAN H.

2013-07-05T21:00:00

I love the binoculars! Images are crystal clear, minimal shake at this distance (YMMV), the manufacturer should lower the price which we felt was high.

VISWANATH B.

2013-06-24T21:00:00

These binoculars are by far superior to earlier models. The customer service from Adorama could not have been better. Super company. I will order from them again for sure.

EFC