Hawke Nature-Trek 10x50 specs and field of view
Eye relief of 18 mm and a calculated 5 mm exit pupil define the Nature-Trek 10x50, which weighs 29.2 oz, close to the 29.3 oz median.
- Field of view
- 304 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 29.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 29.2 oz, lighter than the typical 29.3 oz
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
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Who the Nature-Trek 10x50 suits
Eyeglass wearers get room at 18 mm, and the 5 mm exit pupil suits dusk. Close focus is 8.2 ft, shorter than the 9.8 ft median.
A 304 ft field sits 29th of 40 against a 315 ft median, and 29.2 oz is a load for long carries.
Nature-Trek 10x50 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Nature-Trek 10x50 is one of 40 models in the 10x50 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Nature-Trek 10x50 specifications
Nature-Trek 10x50 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 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 | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 63 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 29.2 oz (829 g) |
| Length | 6.4 in (163 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Nature-Trek 10x50 against other 10x50 binoculars
Nature-Trek 10x50 shows 304 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 29.2 oz it is at or under the 29.3 oz median weight for the size.
Nature-Trek 10x50 and its nearest rivals
Nature-Trek 10x50 next to the 10x50 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 10x50 | 304 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 29.2 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Imagic TGA WP 10x50 | 279 ft | 19.5 mm | 14.8 ft | 29.4 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 10x50 | 314 ft | 19.3 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.2 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 10x50 | 309 ft | 17.8 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 5 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 10x50 | 10x50 | 304 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 29.2 oz | 5 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 304 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.5 oz | 4.2 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 10x50 questions
Nature-Trek 10x50: does it work with glasses?
Nature-Trek 10x50 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Nature-Trek 10x50: what does 10x50 mean?
Nature-Trek 10x50 magnifies 10 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Nature-Trek 10x50: how wide is the view?
Nature-Trek 10x50 shows a view 304 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.
Nature-Trek 10x50: can it go on a tripod?
Nature-Trek 10x50 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.