Hawke Frontier HD X 8x32 specs and field of view
Its 405 ft field at 1,000 yd puts the Frontier HD X 8x32 at 18th of 28 models in 8x32, just under the 408 ft median. The calculated exit pupil is 4 mm.
- Field of view
- 405 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 19 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
Who the Frontier HD X 8x32 suits
At 19 oz with a 4 mm calculated exit pupil, it suits daylight carrying. The 16 mm eye relief and tripod ready body suit steady viewing.
It weighs 19 oz, above the 18.5 oz median for 8x32, and the 8.2 ft close focus is longer than the 6.5 ft median.
Frontier HD X 8x32 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Frontier HD X 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Frontier HD X 8x32 specifications
Frontier HD X 8x32 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x32 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 405 ft at 1,000 yd (135 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 19 oz (540 g) |
| Length | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Frontier HD X 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
Frontier HD X 8x32 shows 405 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 19 oz it is heavier than the 18.5 oz median for the size.
Frontier HD X 8x32 and its nearest rivals
Frontier HD X 8x32 next to the 8x32 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 HD X 8x32 | 405 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 | 408 ft | 18 mm | 7.5 ft | 16.4 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x32 | 420 ft | 18 mm | 3.9 ft | 13.8 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Endurance ED 8x32 | 404 ft | 17 mm | 4 ft | 22.4 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 |
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Other sizes of the Frontier HD X
Hawke makes the Frontier HD X 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 HD X 8x32 | 8x32 | 405 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19 oz | 4 mm |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 10x32 | 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 10x42 | 10x42 | 336 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Frontier HD X 8x32 questions
Frontier HD X 8x32: does it work with glasses?
Frontier HD X 8x32 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Frontier HD X 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
Frontier HD X 8x32 magnifies 8 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Frontier HD X 8x32: how wide is the view?
Frontier HD X 8x32 shows a view 405 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.
Frontier HD X 8x32: can it go on a tripod?
Frontier HD X 8x32 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.