Hawke Endurance ED 8x32 specs and field of view
A 4 ft close focus stands out on the Endurance ED 8x32, against a 6.5 ft median for 8x32, and its eye relief is 17 mm.
- Field of view
- 404 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 4 ft
- Weight
- 22.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 4 ft
- Waterproof
Who the Endurance ED 8x32 suits
Close subjects come into focus at 4 ft, and 17 mm of eye relief gives eyeglass wearers room. The calculated exit pupil is 4 mm.
At 22.4 oz it is heavier than the 18.5 oz median for 8x32, and its 404 ft field is a little under the 408 ft median.
Endurance ED 8x32 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Endurance ED 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Endurance ED 8x32 specifications
Endurance ED 8x32 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x32 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 404 ft at 1,000 yd (135 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 4 ft (1.2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 22.4 oz (635 g) |
| Length | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof. |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Endurance ED 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
Endurance ED 8x32 shows 404 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 22.4 oz it is heavier than the 18.5 oz median for the size.
Endurance ED 8x32 and its nearest rivals
Endurance ED 8x32 next to the 8x32 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Endurance ED 8x32 | 404 ft | 17 mm | 4 ft | 22.4 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x32 | 420 ft | 18 mm | 3.9 ft | 13.8 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 | 426 ft | 16 mm | 5 ft | 15.9 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron TrailSeeker 8x32 | 409 ft | 15.6 mm | 6.5 ft | 16 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Endurance ED
Hawke makes the Endurance ED in 8 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Endurance ED 8x32 | 8x32 | 404 ft | 17 mm | 4 ft | 22.4 oz | 4 mm | |
| Hawke Endurance ED Compact 8x25 | 8x25 | 356 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.1 mm | |
| Hawke Endurance ED Compact 10x25 | 10x25 | 288 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 11.1 oz | 2.5 mm | |
| Hawke Endurance ED 10x32 | 10x32 | 335 ft | 15 mm | 4 ft | 22.4 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 | 8x42 | 399 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 24.9 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 | 10x42 | 330 ft | 15 mm | 6.6 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Endurance ED 10x50 | 10x50 | 314 ft | 17 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Endurance ED 12x50 | 12x50 | 272 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Endurance ED 8x32 questions
Endurance ED 8x32: does it work with glasses?
Endurance ED 8x32 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Endurance ED 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
Endurance ED 8x32 magnifies 8 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Endurance ED 8x32: how wide is the view?
Endurance ED 8x32 shows a view 404 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.
Endurance ED 8x32: can it go on a tripod?
Endurance ED 8x32 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.