Hawke Frontier APO 10x42 specs and field of view
Placing 6th of 87 models in 10x42, the Frontier APO 10x42 offers a 372 ft field at 1,000 yd against a 336 ft median. Its eye relief is 17 mm.
- Field of view
- 372 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 26.1 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 372 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Frontier APO 10x42 suits
The 4.2 mm calculated exit pupil and 17 mm eye relief suit steady daylight viewing with a wide picture at 10x. ED glass is fitted, and the close focus of 6.6 ft matches the size median.
At 26.1 oz it weighs more than the 24.9 oz median for 10x42, which adds up over a long carry.
Frontier APO 10x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Frontier APO 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Frontier APO 10x42 specifications
Frontier APO 10x42 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 372 ft at 1,000 yd (124 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 71° |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 78 mm |
| Weight | 26.1 oz (740 g) |
| Length | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof. |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Frontier APO 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Frontier APO 10x42 shows 372 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 26.1 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
Frontier APO 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Frontier APO 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 Frontier APO 10x42 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.1 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Steiner T1042r | 317 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 26.7 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Steiner Predator 10x42 | 324 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Vortex Viper HD 10x42 | 341 ft | 17 mm | 6 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Frontier APO
Hawke makes the Frontier APO in 2 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 Frontier APO 10x42 | 10x42 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.1 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Hawke Frontier APO 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.1 oz | 5.3 mm |
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Frontier APO 10x42 questions
Frontier APO 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Frontier APO 10x42 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Frontier APO 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Frontier APO 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Frontier APO 10x42: how wide is the view?
Frontier APO 10x42 shows a view 372 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Frontier APO 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Frontier APO 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.