Hawke Frontier APO 8x42 specs and field of view
Its 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil gives the Frontier APO 8x42 room at dusk, and the 426 ft field at 1,000 yd places 13th of 75 models in 8x42, above the 393 ft median.
- Field of view
- 426 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 26.1 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 426 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Frontier APO 8x42 suits
Dusk and dawn viewing suit the 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil. The 18 mm eye relief matches the size median, and the 6.6 ft close focus covers nearby subjects.
At 26.1 oz it weighs more than the 24.2 oz median for 8x42.
Frontier APO 8x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Frontier APO 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Frontier APO 8x42 specifications
Frontier APO 8x42 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 426 ft at 1,000 yd (142 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° |
| Eye relief | 18 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Frontier APO 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Frontier APO 8x42 shows 426 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 26.1 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Frontier APO 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Frontier APO 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.1 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Vortex Viper HD 8x42 | 409 ft | 18 mm | 6 ft | 24.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Steiner Predator 8x42 | 375 ft | 17.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Burris Signature HD 8x42 | 330 ft | 8.2 ft | 23.2 oz | 5.3 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 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.1 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Hawke Frontier APO 10x42 | 10x42 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.1 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Frontier APO 8x42 questions
Frontier APO 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Frontier APO 8x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Frontier APO 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Frontier APO 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Frontier APO 8x42: how wide is the view?
Frontier APO 8x42 shows a view 426 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Frontier APO 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Frontier APO 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.