Hawke Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 specs and field of view
First of 5 models in 10x34 for field width, the 10x34 in the Frontier ED X Gen 2 series shows 351 ft at 1,000 yd against a 315 ft median. Its close focus is 6.6 ft.
- Field of view
- 351 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 18.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 5: 351 ft
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 suits
The 6.6 ft close focus is shorter than the 9.8 ft median, which suits near subjects. A 3.4 mm calculated exit pupil and 16 mm eye relief suit daylight use.
At 18.5 oz it weighs more than the 17.2 oz median for 10x34, and the 3.4 mm calculated exit pupil is small for dusk.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 is one of 5 models in the 10x34 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 Gen 2 10x34 specifications
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x34 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 34 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 351 ft at 1,000 yd (117 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 67° |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 18.5 oz (525 g) |
| Length | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3.4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 11.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 against other 10x34 binoculars
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 shows 351 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 315 ft median of the 5 10x34 models in the chart. At 18.5 oz it is heavier than the 17.2 oz median for the size.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 and its nearest rivals
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 next to the 10x34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 | 351 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.5 oz | 3.4 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
| GPO Passion SD 10x34 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 17.2 oz | 3.4 mm | $200 to $500 |
| Hawke Vantage HD 10x34 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 14.6 oz | 3.4 mm | $100 to $200 |
| Minox X-lite 10x34 | 315 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 oz | 3.4 mm |
Other sizes of the Frontier ED X Gen 2
Hawke makes the Frontier ED X Gen 2 in 4 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 ED X Gen 2 10x34 | 10x34 | 351 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.5 oz | 3.4 mm |
| Hawke Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 | 8x34 | 434 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.5 oz | 4.3 mm |
| Hawke Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 22 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Hawke Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x42 | 10x42 | 367 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 26.6 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 questions
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34: does it work with glasses?
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34: what does 10x34 mean?
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 magnifies 10 times through 34 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34: how wide is the view?
Frontier ED X Gen 2 10x34 shows a view 351 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 315 ft median of the 5 10x34 models in the chart.