Hawke Vantage 10x50 specs and field of view
A calculated 5 mm exit pupil and 18 mm of eye relief come with the Vantage 10x50, which weighs 25.5 oz against a 29.3 oz median for 10x50.
- Field of view
- 294 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 25.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 25.5 oz, lighter than the typical 29.3 oz
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the Vantage 10x50 suits
The 5 mm exit pupil suits dusk, 18 mm of eye relief gives eyeglass wearers room, and 8.2 ft of close focus is shorter than the 9.8 ft median.
A 294 ft field sits 35th of 40 against a 315 ft median, so the view is narrow for its size.
Vantage 10x50 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Vantage 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.
Vantage 10x50 specifications
Vantage 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 | 294 ft at 1,000 yd (98 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 56° |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 61 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 25.5 oz (723 g) |
| Length | 6.6 in (168 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.
Vantage 10x50 against other 10x50 binoculars
Vantage 10x50 shows 294 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 25.5 oz it is at or under the 29.3 oz median weight for the size.
Vantage 10x50 and its nearest rivals
Vantage 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 Vantage 10x50 | 294 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.5 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Nikon Prostaff 5 10x50 | 293 ft | 19.6 mm | 16.4 ft | 28.7 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10x50 | 240 ft | 22 mm | 8.2 ft | 29.8 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 | 320 ft | 17 mm | 6 ft | 30.4 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 |
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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 10x50 | 10x50 | 294 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.5 oz | 5 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 304 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19.4 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Hawke Vantage 12x50 | 12x50 | 263 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.3 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Vantage 10x50 questions
Vantage 10x50: does it work with glasses?
Vantage 10x50 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Vantage 10x50: what does 10x50 mean?
Vantage 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.
Vantage 10x50: how wide is the view?
Vantage 10x50 shows a view 294 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.
Vantage 10x50: can it go on a tripod?
Vantage 10x50 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.