Hawke Vantage HD 10x34 specs and field of view
The Vantage HD 10x34 weighs 14.6 oz, under the 17.2 oz median for 10x34, and shows a 314 ft field at 1,000 yd, 5th of 5 models.
- Field of view
- 314 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 14.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Lightest of the 5: 14.6 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
Who the Vantage HD 10x34 suits
Low weight and 16 mm eye relief suit a long carry at 10x. A 3.4 mm calculated exit pupil suits daylight use, and the maker list price band is $100 to $200.
The 9.8 ft close focus matches the size median but is long for nearby subjects, and the 3.4 mm calculated exit pupil is small for dusk.
Vantage HD 10x34 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Vantage HD 10x34 is one of 5 models in the 10x34 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Vantage HD 10x34 specifications
Vantage HD 10x34 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x34 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 34 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 314 ft at 1,000 yd (105 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 14.6 oz (415 g) |
| Length | 5.1 in (129 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 3.4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 11.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Vantage HD 10x34 against other 10x34 binoculars
Vantage HD 10x34 shows 314 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 5 10x34 models in the chart. At 14.6 oz it is at or under the 17.2 oz median weight for the size.
Vantage HD 10x34 and its nearest rivals
Vantage HD 10x34 next to the 10x34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Vantage HD 10x34 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 14.6 oz | 3.4 mm | $100 to $200 |
| Minox X-lite 10x34 | 315 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 oz | 3.4 mm | ||
| Minox X-TOUR 10x34 | 339 ft | 16.4 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.6 oz | 3.4 mm | |
| GPO Passion SD 10x34 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 17.2 oz | 3.4 mm | $200 to $500 |
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 10x34 | 10x34 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 14.6 oz | 3.4 mm |
| Hawke Vantage HD 8x26 | 8x26 | 356 ft | 16 mm | 11.5 ft | 10.1 oz | 3.3 mm |
| Hawke Vantage HD 10x26 | 10x26 | 293 ft | 14 mm | 11.5 ft | 9.5 oz | 2.6 mm |
| Hawke Vantage HD 8x34 | 8x34 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 15.2 oz | 4.3 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 10x34 questions
Vantage HD 10x34: does it work with glasses?
Vantage HD 10x34 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Vantage HD 10x34: what does 10x34 mean?
Vantage HD 10x34 magnifies 10 times through 34 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Vantage HD 10x34: how wide is the view?
Vantage HD 10x34 shows a view 314 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 5 10x34 models in the chart.
Vantage HD 10x34: can it go on a tripod?
Vantage HD 10x34 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.