Hawke Vantage 12x50 specs and field of view
The Vantage 12x50 weighs 25.3 oz against a 29.2 oz median for 12x50, and its 8.2 ft close focus is shorter than the 10 ft median.
- Field of view
- 263 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 25.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 25.3 oz, lighter than the typical 29.2 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the Vantage 12x50 suits
A 16 mm eye relief gives eyeglass wearers room, and 12x magnification brings distant subjects closer. The calculated exit pupil is 4.2 mm.
A 263 ft field sits 27th of 36 against a 277 ft median, and 12x magnification narrows the view.
Vantage 12x50 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Vantage 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.
Vantage 12x50 specifications
Vantage 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 | 263 ft at 1,000 yd (88 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 61 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 25.3 oz (718 g) |
| Length | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof. Fog proof. |
| 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.
Vantage 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Vantage 12x50 shows 263 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 25.3 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Vantage 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Vantage 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 Vantage 12x50 | 263 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 | 246 ft | 15.5 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R5 12x50 | 275 ft | 15 mm | 30.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon | |
| Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD 12x50 | 262 ft | 15 mm | 5 ft | 26.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | 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 12x50 | 12x50 | 263 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.3 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 304 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19.4 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Hawke Vantage 10x50 | 10x50 | 294 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.5 oz | 5 mm |
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Vantage 12x50 questions
Vantage 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Vantage 12x50 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Vantage 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Vantage 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.
Vantage 12x50: how wide is the view?
Vantage 12x50 shows a view 263 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Vantage 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Vantage 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.