Hawke Nature-Trek 8x42 specs and field of view
The Nature-Trek 8x42 weighs 22.5 oz against a 24.2 oz median for 8x42, and its 18 mm of eye relief matches the median.
- Field of view
- 388 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 22.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 22.5 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Nature-Trek 8x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers get room at 18 mm, the calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil helps at dusk, and a 6.6 ft close focus covers near subjects.
A 388 ft field sits 45th of 75, a little under the 393 ft median.
Nature-Trek 8x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Nature-Trek 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.
Nature-Trek 8x42 specifications
Nature-Trek 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 | 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 | 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Nature-Trek 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Nature-Trek 8x42 shows 388 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 22.5 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
Nature-Trek 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Nature-Trek 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 Nature-Trek 8x42 | 388 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 8x42 | 393 ft | 17.8 mm | 6.5 ft | 24.9 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 8x42 | 371 ft | 17.3 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 8x42 | 377 ft | 20.2 mm | 9.8 ft | 20.8 oz | 5.3 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 8x42 | 8x42 | 388 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.5 oz | 5.3 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 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 8x42 questions
Nature-Trek 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Nature-Trek 8x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Nature-Trek 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Nature-Trek 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.
Nature-Trek 8x42: how wide is the view?
Nature-Trek 8x42 shows a view 388 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Nature-Trek 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Nature-Trek 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.