Hawke Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 specs and field of view
With a 434 ft field at 1,000 yd, the Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 is first of 5 models in 8x34, against a 372 ft median.
- Field of view
- 434 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 18.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 5: 434 ft
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 suits
A 6.6 ft close focus is shorter than the 9.8 ft median for 8x34, and the 4.3 mm calculated exit pupil suits mixed light. The 17 mm eye relief matches the size median.
Its 18.5 oz weight is above the 16.7 oz median for 8x34.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 is one of 5 models in the 8x34 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 8x34 specifications
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x34 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 34 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 434 ft at 1,000 yd (145 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.3° |
| Apparent field of view | 66° |
| Eye relief | 17 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 | 4.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 18.1 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 against other 8x34 binoculars
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 shows 434 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 372 ft median of the 5 8x34 models in the chart. At 18.5 oz it is heavier than the 16.7 oz median for the size.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 and its nearest rivals
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 next to the 8x34 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 8x34 | 434 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.5 oz | 4.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
| GPO Passion SD 8x34 | 366 ft | 17.4 mm | 9.8 ft | 16.7 oz | 4.3 mm | $200 to $500 |
| Hawke Vantage HD 8x34 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 15.2 oz | 4.3 mm | $100 to $200 |
| Minox X-lite 8x34 | 372 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 oz | 4.3 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 8x34 | 8x34 | 434 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.5 oz | 4.3 mm |
| 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 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 8x34 questions
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34: does it work with glasses?
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34: what does 8x34 mean?
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 magnifies 8 times through 34 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34: how wide is the view?
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x34 shows a view 434 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 372 ft median of the 5 8x34 models in the chart.