Hawke Nature-Trek 12x50 specs and field of view
A 246 ft field at 1,000 yd puts the Nature-Trek 12x50 at place 35 of 36, well under the 277 ft median for 12x50.
- Field of view
- 246 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 13 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 29.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Nature-Trek 12x50 suits
Close focus of 8.2 ft is shorter than the 10 ft median, and 12x magnification brings distant subjects closer. The calculated exit pupil is 4.2 mm.
A 13 mm eye relief is short against the 15.5 mm median, and the 246 ft field is narrow for its size.
Nature-Trek 12x50 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Nature-Trek 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Nature-Trek 12x50 specifications
Nature-Trek 12x50 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 246 ft at 1,000 yd (82 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 56° |
| Eye relief | 13 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 | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Nature-Trek 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Nature-Trek 12x50 shows 246 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 29.2 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Nature-Trek 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Nature-Trek 12x50 next to the 12x50 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 12x50 | 246 ft | 13 mm | 8.2 ft | 29.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Vortex Crossfire HD 12x50 | 273 ft | 15 mm | 6 ft | 29.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.4 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 | 252 ft | 14.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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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 12x50 | 12x50 | 246 ft | 13 mm | 8.2 ft | 29.2 oz | 4.2 mm | |
| 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 10x50 | 10x50 | 304 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 29.2 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Nature-Trek 12x50 questions
Nature-Trek 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Nature-Trek 12x50 has 13 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Nature-Trek 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Nature-Trek 12x50 magnifies 12 times through 50 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 12x50: how wide is the view?
Nature-Trek 12x50 shows a view 246 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Nature-Trek 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Nature-Trek 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.