Hawke Frontier HD X 8x42 specs and field of view
Fifteenth of 75 models in 8x42 for field width, the Frontier HD X 8x42 shows 426 ft at 1,000 yd against a 393 ft median. Its calculated exit pupil is 5.3 mm.
- Field of view
- 426 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 25.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 426 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Frontier HD X 8x42 suits
The 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil suits dusk, and the 18 mm eye relief matches the size median. The 6.6 ft close focus covers nearby subjects, and the body is waterproof and fog proof.
Weight of 25.6 oz is above the 24.2 oz median for 8x42, a cost of the 42 mm objective.
Frontier HD X 8x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Frontier HD X 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Frontier HD X 8x42 specifications
Frontier HD X 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 | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 25.6 oz (725 g) |
| Length | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof. Fog proof. |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Frontier HD X 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Frontier HD X 8x42 shows 426 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 25.6 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Frontier HD X 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Frontier HD X 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Frontier HD X 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| GPO Passion SD 8x42 | 366 ft | 17.3 mm | 9.8 ft | 24 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Maven C.1 8x42 | 341 ft | 19.5 mm | 5.9 ft | 24 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42 | 426 ft | 17.2 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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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 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
| 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 336 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Frontier HD X 8x42 questions
Frontier HD X 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Frontier HD X 8x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Frontier HD X 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Frontier HD X 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 HD X 8x42: how wide is the view?
Frontier HD X 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.
Frontier HD X 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Frontier HD X 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.