Hawke Vantage 10x42 specs and field of view
At 19.4 oz the Vantage 10x42 is well under the 24.9 oz median for 10x42, and its eye relief of 16 mm matches the median.
- Field of view
- 304 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 19.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Lightest of the 87: 19.4 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the Vantage 10x42 suits
Light weight suits long carries, and 16 mm of eye relief gives eyeglass wearers room. The calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil handles daylight. The maker lists it at $100 to $200.
A 304 ft field sits 78th of 87 against a 336 ft median, and its 8.2 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
Vantage 10x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Vantage 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Vantage 10x42 specifications
Vantage 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 | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 19.4 oz (550 g) |
| Length | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Vantage 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Vantage 10x42 shows 304 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 19.4 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Vantage 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Vantage 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 Vantage 10x42 | 304 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Bushnell R5 10x42 | 390 ft | 17.5 mm | 24.7 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon | |
| Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 | 342 ft | 15 mm | 7.7 ft | 22 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX 10x42 | 304 ft | 14 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Vantage
Hawke makes the Vantage in 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Vantage 10x42 | 10x42 | 304 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19.4 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Hawke Vantage 8x32 | 8x32 | 393 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 14.7 oz | 4 mm |
| Hawke Vantage 10x32 | 10x32 | 294 ft | 14 mm | 6.6 ft | 14.3 oz | 3.2 mm |
| Hawke Vantage 8x42 | 8x42 | 367 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 19.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Hawke Vantage 10x50 | 10x50 | 294 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.5 oz | 5 mm |
| Hawke Vantage 12x50 | 12x50 | 263 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.3 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Vantage 10x42 questions
Vantage 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Vantage 10x42 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Vantage 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Vantage 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.
Vantage 10x42: how wide is the view?
Vantage 10x42 shows a view 304 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Vantage 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Vantage 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.