Hawke Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 specs and field of view
The Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 weighs 32.3 oz and is nitrogen purged, with a 367 ft field at 1,000 yd that matches the 7x50 median.
- Field of view
- 367 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 21 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 32.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 7.1 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 32.3 oz, lighter than the typical 36.8 oz
- 21 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 suits
Marine use is the named purpose. A 7.1 mm calculated exit pupil suits dusk, and the 21 mm eye relief and 8.2 ft close focus match those of the Endurance ED Marine 7x50.
At 32.3 oz it is heavier than the 31.2 oz Endurance ED Marine 7x50, and the maker list price band rises to $500 to $1,000.
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 is one of 24 models in the 7x50 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 specifications
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 7x50 size.
| Magnification | 7x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 367 ft at 1,000 yd (122 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7° |
| Apparent field of view | 49° |
| Eye relief | 21 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 32.3 oz (915 g) |
| Length | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Nitrogen purged. Waterproof. Fog proof. |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 7.1 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.7 * |
| Relative brightness | 51 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 against other 7x50 binoculars
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 shows 367 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 367 ft median of the 24 7x50 models in the chart. At 32.3 oz it is at or under the 36.8 oz median weight for the size.
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 and its nearest rivals
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 next to the 7x50 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 Marine Compass 7x50 | 367 ft | 21 mm | 8.2 ft | 32.3 oz | 7.1 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Steiner T750 | 356 ft | 20.2 mm | 66 ft | 40.5 oz | 7.1 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Steiner Navigator 7x50 | 419 ft | 20.2 mm | 66 ft | 26.6 oz | 7.1 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Steiner Navigator 7x50c | 419 ft | 20.2 mm | 66 ft | 30 oz | 7.1 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Endurance ED Marine
Hawke makes the Endurance ED Marine in 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 | 7x50 | 367 ft | 21 mm | 8.2 ft | 32.3 oz | 7.1 mm |
| Hawke Endurance ED Marine 7x32 | 7x32 | 435 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 19.2 oz | 4.6 mm |
| Hawke Endurance ED Marine 7x50 | 7x50 | 367 ft | 21 mm | 8.2 ft | 31.2 oz | 7.1 mm |
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Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 questions
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50: does it work with glasses?
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 has 21 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50: what does 7x50 mean?
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 magnifies 7 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 7.1 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50: how wide is the view?
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 shows a view 367 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 367 ft median of the 24 7x50 models in the chart.
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50: can it go on a tripod?
Endurance ED Marine Compass 7x50 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.