Night Detective's Quest 5M Night Vision Monocular is a multipurpose NVD with an outstanding 5x level of magnification. This portable 1st generation nighttime optic is ergonomically designed for ease and simplicity of use when boating, fishing, camping, or any other outdoor activity. For total darkness conditions, the integral IR illuminator provides ample supplementary lighting that is invisible to the human eye.

This fine optical device features 5x magnification which performs well when viewing outdoors; smaller subjects become readily identifiable, and scenes viewed across great distances will be rendered with enhanced clarity.

This NVD is outfitted with high-quality multi-coated optics that enhance image clarity under difficult viewing conditions The Quest 5M is an indispensable tool for detectives, hunters, yachtsmen, or any individual whose activity involves observations in dark environments.

There are many different variables that affect the distance that one can see with a night vision device, among them the object's size, the level of details being sought from the object and the conditions of observation. Night vision devices detect much further under a full moon and clear skies than they will under a new moon and cloudy skies.

Many different formulas are used to determine the statistic of maximum viewing range and the method of calculation varies by manufacturer.

The important factors to consider when evaluating any night vision device are the intensifier tube's generation, s/n ratio, level of magnification, specified resolution, along with the clarity & light transmission efficiency of the optical system.

All night vision devices sold by B&H have mechanisms in place to protect the intensifier tube from a sudden burst of bright light, but this does not mean that bright light doesn't damage the device. No matter what, bright light in any form is not good for the longevity and performance of image intensifier tubes.

1st Generation Intensifier Tube    5x80mm f/1.7 Lens System/10° AFOV    Integral IR Illuminator    Minimum Focus Distance: 10'    Ergonomic Rubberized Body    Rubber Eyecup    ±4 Dioptric Adjustment    Water-Resistant

Extreme temperature operating range

Powerful integrated infrared illuminator

±4 Dioptric correction

Adaptable to film cameras with optional camera adapter and a camera-specific T-mount

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it compatible with Sony a6400 camera?

A: Yes, the lens is designed and made for all E mount body systems.

Q: 2. The earlier version of this lens had serious problems and was discontinued by Mitakon Zhongyi. Have the problems been addressed in this version?

A: The previous problems of the earlier version of the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 85mm f/2.8 1-5x Super Macro Lens for Nikon F have been addressed

Q: 3. It works for APS-C camera

A: It works for APS-C Canon cameras where it provides a 40mm equivalent focal length

Q: 4. Is there a focus ring on this lens to manually focus? I'm seeing confusing statements about the requirement of moving the camera to focus.

A: Yes this lens has a manual focus ring.

Q: 5. Reviews of past editions of this have started that the lens was soft... Is this “edition” better??

A: The Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 85mm f/2.8 1-5x Super Macro Lens for FUJIFILM X is much better then the older edition in terms of sharpness

Q: 6. I know Venus Optics has a CanonFE to Micro 4/3s adapter on their website and B&H don't appear to have in their catalog. Would ANY generic adapter (such as https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1413074-REG/fotodiox_eos_mft_lens_mount_adapter_for.html) work with this lens?

A: Yes, any EF to MFT adapter will work.

Q: 7. Is the length of the Nikon f-mount version really the same as the z-mount version?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens for Nikon F and the Z mount version are the same length. The measurement length of the lens does not include the mount.

Q: 8. Do you also sell the tripod collar?

A: The only tripod collar for Venus Optics we have is for 100mm f2.8

Q: 9. Can you increase the brightness in the View finder for this iens in canon r6? i have heard that when you increase magnification it turns very dark and difficult to see your subject.with a normal and not electronic view Finder

A: The viewfinder brightness on the Canon EOS R6 could be adjusted in the settings menu.

Q: 10. I will not use it as a portrait len. But I want to know: can it take 0.25x or 0.5x photo? Thanks.

A: No 1X is minimum Maximum Magnification 1 to 5x