Hawke Vantage 8x42 specs and field of view
The Vantage 8x42 weighs 19.6 oz against a 24.2 oz median for 8x42, yet its 367 ft field at 1,000 yd sits 63rd of 75.
- Field of view
- 367 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 19.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 19.6 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the Vantage 8x42 suits
18 mm of eye relief matches the median, so eyeglass wearers get room behind the eyecups. A calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil helps at dusk, and the maker list price band is $100 to $200.
A 367 ft field is under the 393 ft median, and an 8.2 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
Vantage 8x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Vantage 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Vantage 8x42 specifications
Vantage 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 | 367 ft at 1,000 yd (122 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7° |
| Apparent field of view | 56° |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 19.6 oz (555 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof. |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Vantage 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Vantage 8x42 shows 367 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 19.6 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
Vantage 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Vantage 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 Vantage 8x42 | 367 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 19.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Celestron Nature DX 8x42 | 388 ft | 17.5 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R5 8x42 | 390 ft | 17.5 mm | 24.7 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon | |
| Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 | 377 ft | 20.2 mm | 9.8 ft | 20.3 oz | 5.3 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 8x42 | 8x42 | 367 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 19.6 oz | 5.3 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 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 8x42 questions
Vantage 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Vantage 8x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Vantage 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Vantage 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.
Vantage 8x42: how wide is the view?
Vantage 8x42 shows a view 367 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Vantage 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Vantage 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.