Hawke Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42 specs and field of view
A 22 mm eye relief and a 4.9 ft close focus mark the Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42, against medians of 18 mm and 6.6 ft for 8x42.
- Field of view
- 426 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 22 mm
- Close focus
- 4.9 ft
- Weight
- 27.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 426 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 22 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 4.9 ft
Who the Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42 suits
The 4.9 ft close focus suits near subjects, and the 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil suits dusk. The 426 ft field at 1,000 yd places 14th of 75 models in 8x42.
At 27.9 oz it weighs more than the 24.2 oz median for 8x42, which counts on a long carry.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Frontier ED X Gen 2 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 ED X Gen 2 8x42 specifications
Frontier ED X Gen 2 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 | 22 mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft (1.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 57 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 27.9 oz (790 g) |
| Length | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof. |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| 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 ED X Gen 2 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42 shows 426 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 27.9 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Frontier ED X Gen 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42 | 426 ft | 22 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
| Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 8x42 | 376 ft | 18 mm | 8.7 ft | 24.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
| OM System 8x42 PRO | 395 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
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 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 22 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 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 10x34 | 10x34 | 351 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.5 oz | 3.4 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 8x42 questions
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42 has 22 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Frontier ED X Gen 2 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Frontier ED X Gen 2 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 ED X Gen 2 8x42: how wide is the view?
Frontier ED X Gen 2 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.