Hawke Vantage HD 10x26 specs and field of view
At 9.5 oz the Vantage HD 10x26 weighs under the 10.6 oz median for 10x26, with a 293 ft field at 1,000 yd that sits 6th of 6 models.
- Field of view
- 293 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14 mm
- Close focus
- 11.5 ft
- Weight
- 9.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.6 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Lightest of the 6: 9.5 oz
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Vantage HD 10x26 suits
The 9.5 oz weight suits a light carry, and the maker list price band is $100 to $200. The 14 mm eye relief matches the size median.
A 2.6 mm calculated exit pupil is small for dusk, and the 11.5 ft close focus is longer than the 10.4 ft median for 10x26.
Vantage HD 10x26 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Vantage HD 10x26 is one of 6 models in the 10x26 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Vantage HD 10x26 specifications
Vantage HD 10x26 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x26 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 26 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 293 ft at 1,000 yd (98 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 56° |
| Eye relief | 14 mm |
| Close focus | 11.5 ft (3.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 oz (270 g) |
| Length | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 2.6 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16.1 * |
| Relative brightness | 6.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Vantage HD 10x26 against other 10x26 binoculars
Vantage HD 10x26 shows 293 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 294 ft median of the 6 10x26 models in the chart. At 9.5 oz it is at or under the 10.6 oz median weight for the size.
Vantage HD 10x26 and its nearest rivals
Vantage HD 10x26 next to the 10x26 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 HD 10x26 | 293 ft | 14 mm | 11.5 ft | 9.5 oz | 2.6 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Vortex Vanquish 10x26 | 294 ft | 16 mm | 7.6 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.6 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Steiner Safari UltraSharp 10x26 | 302 ft | 12.7 mm | 11 ft | 10.5 oz | 2.6 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Steiner BluHorizons 10x26 | 294 ft | 12.4 mm | 9.8 ft | 10.6 oz | 2.6 mm | $200 to $500 |
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Other sizes of the Vantage HD
Hawke makes the Vantage HD 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 HD 10x26 | 10x26 | 293 ft | 14 mm | 11.5 ft | 9.5 oz | 2.6 mm |
| Hawke Vantage HD 8x26 | 8x26 | 356 ft | 16 mm | 11.5 ft | 10.1 oz | 3.3 mm |
| Hawke Vantage HD 8x34 | 8x34 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 15.2 oz | 4.3 mm |
| Hawke Vantage HD 10x34 | 10x34 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 14.6 oz | 3.4 mm |
| Hawke Vantage HD 8x42 | 8x42 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 21 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Hawke Vantage HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 319 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 20.1 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Vantage HD 10x26 questions
Vantage HD 10x26: does it work with glasses?
Vantage HD 10x26 has 14 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Vantage HD 10x26: what does 10x26 mean?
Vantage HD 10x26 magnifies 10 times through 26 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 2.6 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Vantage HD 10x26: how wide is the view?
Vantage HD 10x26 shows a view 293 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 294 ft median of the 6 10x26 models in the chart.
Vantage HD 10x26: can it go on a tripod?
Vantage HD 10x26 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.