Hawke Nature-Trek 10x42 specs and field of view
Eye relief of only 13 mm is the figure to note on the Nature-Trek 10x42, against a 16 mm median for 10x42, and it weighs 22.5 oz.
- Field of view
- 304 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 13 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 22.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 22.5 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Nature-Trek 10x42 suits
At 22.5 oz against a 24.9 oz median it carries lighter, and a 6.6 ft close focus covers near subjects. The calculated exit pupil is 4.2 mm.
A 13 mm eye relief is short for eyeglass wearers, and the 304 ft field sits 79th of 87 against a 336 ft median.
Nature-Trek 10x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Nature-Trek 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Nature-Trek 10x42 specifications
Nature-Trek 10x42 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 304 ft at 1,000 yd (101 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 58° |
| Eye relief | 13 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 22.5 oz (638 g) |
| Length | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Nature-Trek 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Nature-Trek 10x42 shows 304 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 22.5 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Nature-Trek 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Nature-Trek 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 Nature-Trek 10x42 | 304 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 10x42 | 309 ft | 14.3 mm | 6.5 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Vantage HD 10x42 | 319 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 20.1 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x42 | 319 ft | 16.1 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Nature-Trek
Hawke makes the Nature-Trek in 8 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Nature-Trek 10x42 | 10x42 | 304 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek Compact 8x25 | 8x25 | 356 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.4 oz | 3.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek Compact 10x25 | 10x25 | 288 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.4 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek 8x32 | 8x32 | 388 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.4 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek 10x32 | 10x32 | 304 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.4 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek 8x42 | 8x42 | 388 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.5 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| Hawke Nature-Trek 10x50 | 10x50 | 304 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 29.2 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek 12x50 | 12x50 | 246 ft | 13 mm | 8.2 ft | 29.2 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Nature-Trek 10x42 questions
Nature-Trek 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Nature-Trek 10x42 has 13 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Nature-Trek 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Nature-Trek 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Nature-Trek 10x42: how wide is the view?
Nature-Trek 10x42 shows a view 304 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Nature-Trek 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Nature-Trek 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.