Hawke Frontier ED X 10x42 specs and field of view
The 336 ft field at 1,000 yd on the Frontier ED X 10x42 equals the median for 10x42 and places it 43rd of 87.
- Field of view
- 336 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 25.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
- ED glass
Who the Frontier ED X 10x42 suits
The calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil handles daylight viewing, and ED glass is listed. The maker lists it at $500 to $1,000.
15 mm of eye relief is under the 16 mm median, close focus of 8.2 ft is longer than the 6.6 ft median, and 25.6 oz is over the 24.9 oz median.
Frontier ED X 10x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Frontier ED X 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 ED X 10x42 specifications
Frontier ED X 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 | 336 ft at 1,000 yd (112 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 64° |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 25.6 oz (725 g) |
| Length | 5.5 in (140 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 | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Frontier ED X 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Frontier ED X 10x42 shows 336 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 25.6 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
Frontier ED X 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Frontier ED X 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 ED X 10x42 | 336 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x42 | 367 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 26.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 10x42 | 338 ft | 19.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 27.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| GPO Passion ED 10x42 | 340 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 26 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Frontier ED X
Hawke makes the Frontier ED X in 6 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 Frontier ED X 10x42 | 10x42 | 336 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x25 | 8x25 | 421 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 10x25 | 10x25 | 347 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.9 oz | 2.5 mm | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x32 | 8x32 | 405 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19 oz | 4 mm | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 10x32 | 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
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Frontier ED X 10x42 questions
Frontier ED X 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Frontier ED X 10x42 has 15 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Frontier ED X 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Frontier ED X 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 ED X 10x42: how wide is the view?
Frontier ED X 10x42 shows a view 336 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Frontier ED X 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Frontier ED X 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.