Hawke Vantage HD 10x42 specs and field of view
Weighing 20.1 oz against a 24.9 oz median for 10x42, the Vantage HD 10x42 is a light model for its size. Its field is 319 ft at 1,000 yd.
- Field of view
- 319 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 20.1 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 20.1 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Vantage HD 10x42 suits
Light weight and a 16 mm eye relief suit long carries. The 6.6 ft close focus matches the size median, and the 4.2 mm calculated exit pupil points to daylight use.
Its 319 ft field sits 61st of 87 models in 10x42, below the 336 ft median.
Vantage HD 10x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Vantage HD 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Vantage HD 10x42 specifications
Vantage HD 10x42 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 319 ft at 1,000 yd (106 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 61° |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 20.1 oz (570 g) |
| Length | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Vantage HD 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Vantage HD 10x42 shows 319 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 20.1 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Vantage HD 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Vantage HD 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 10x42 | 319 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 20.1 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 10x42 | 309 ft | 14.3 mm | 6.5 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x42 | 319 ft | 16.1 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 | 325 ft | 15 mm | 6 ft | 23 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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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 10x42 | 10x42 | 319 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 20.1 oz | 4.2 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 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 |
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Vantage HD 10x42 questions
Vantage HD 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Vantage HD 10x42 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Vantage HD 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Vantage HD 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 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 HD 10x42: how wide is the view?
Vantage HD 10x42 shows a view 319 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Vantage HD 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Vantage HD 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.