Hawke Nature-Trek 8x32 specs and field of view
18 mm of eye relief tops the 16.8 mm median for 8x32 on the Nature-Trek 8x32, which weighs 18.4 oz and has a 388 ft field.
- Field of view
- 388 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 18.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 18.4 oz, lighter than the typical 18.5 oz
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
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Who the Nature-Trek 8x32 suits
Eyeglass wearers get room at 18 mm, and 18.4 oz suits long carries. Close focus is 6.6 ft, and the calculated exit pupil is 4 mm.
A 388 ft field sits 25th of 28 against a 408 ft median.
Nature-Trek 8x32 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Nature-Trek 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.
Nature-Trek 8x32 specifications
Nature-Trek 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 | 388 ft at 1,000 yd (129 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 59° |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 18.4 oz (521 g) |
| Length | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof. Fog proof. |
| 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.
Nature-Trek 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
Nature-Trek 8x32 shows 388 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 18.4 oz it is at or under the 18.5 oz median weight for the size.
Nature-Trek 8x32 and its nearest rivals
Nature-Trek 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 Nature-Trek 8x32 | 388 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.4 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Kowa SV III 8x32 | 499 ft | 15.5 mm | 6.5 ft | 17.1 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Celestron TrailSeeker 8x32 | 409 ft | 15.6 mm | 6.5 ft | 16 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 | 426 ft | 16 mm | 5 ft | 15.9 oz | 4 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 8x32 | 8x32 | 388 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.4 oz | 4 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 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 |
| Hawke Nature-Trek 12x50 | 12x50 | 246 ft | 13 mm | 8.2 ft | 29.2 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Nature-Trek 8x32 questions
Nature-Trek 8x32: does it work with glasses?
Nature-Trek 8x32 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Nature-Trek 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
Nature-Trek 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.
Nature-Trek 8x32: how wide is the view?
Nature-Trek 8x32 shows a view 388 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.
Nature-Trek 8x32: can it go on a tripod?
Nature-Trek 8x32 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.