Hawke Vantage 8x32 specs and field of view
Weighing 14.7 oz against an 18.5 oz median for 8x32, the Vantage 8x32 is light, and its field is 393 ft at 1,000 yd.
- Field of view
- 393 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 14.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 14.7 oz, lighter than the typical 18.5 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Vantage 8x32 suits
Low weight suits long carries, and 16 mm of eye relief gives eyeglass wearers room. Its list price from the maker is $100 to $200.
Its 393 ft field sits 23rd of 28 against a 408 ft median, and the calculated 4 mm exit pupil is modest at dusk.
Vantage 8x32 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Vantage 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Vantage 8x32 specifications
Vantage 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 | 393 ft at 1,000 yd (131 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 14.7 oz (418 g) |
| Length | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof. |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Vantage 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
Vantage 8x32 shows 393 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 14.7 oz it is at or under the 18.5 oz median weight for the size.
Vantage 8x32 and its nearest rivals
Vantage 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 Vantage 8x32 | 393 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 14.7 oz | 4 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Celestron Nature DX 8x32 | 388 ft | 17.5 mm | 6.5 ft | 18 oz | 4 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 8x32 | 324 ft | 20 mm | 16.4 ft | 20.1 oz | 4 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 8x32 | 423 ft | 15 mm | 5.9 ft | 17.5 oz | 4 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 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 |
| Hawke Vantage 12x50 | 12x50 | 263 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.3 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Vantage 8x32 questions
Vantage 8x32: does it work with glasses?
Vantage 8x32 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Vantage 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
Vantage 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.
Vantage 8x32: how wide is the view?
Vantage 8x32 shows a view 393 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.
Vantage 8x32: can it go on a tripod?
Vantage 8x32 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.