Hawke Vantage HD 8x34 specs and field of view
The Vantage HD 8x34 matches the 372 ft median field for 8x34, placing 3rd of 5 models, while its 15.2 oz weight sits under the 16.7 oz median.
- Field of view
- 372 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 15.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Lightest of the 5: 15.2 oz
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
Who the Vantage HD 8x34 suits
A 4.3 mm calculated exit pupil and 15.2 oz weight suit mixed light and long carries. The 17 mm eye relief matches the size median.
The 9.8 ft close focus matches the median for 8x34 but is long for nearby subjects.
Vantage HD 8x34 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Vantage HD 8x34 is one of 5 models in the 8x34 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Vantage HD 8x34 specifications
Vantage HD 8x34 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x34 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 34 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 372 ft at 1,000 yd (124 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 57° |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 15.2 oz (430 g) |
| Length | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 4.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 18.1 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Vantage HD 8x34 against other 8x34 binoculars
Vantage HD 8x34 shows 372 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 372 ft median of the 5 8x34 models in the chart. At 15.2 oz it is at or under the 16.7 oz median weight for the size.
Vantage HD 8x34 and its nearest rivals
Vantage HD 8x34 next to the 8x34 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 8x34 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 15.2 oz | 4.3 mm | $100 to $200 |
| Minox X-lite 8x34 | 372 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 oz | 4.3 mm | ||
| Minox X-TOUR 8x34 | 420 ft | 16.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.8 oz | 4.3 mm | |
| GPO Passion SD 8x34 | 366 ft | 17.4 mm | 9.8 ft | 16.7 oz | 4.3 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 8x34 | 8x34 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 15.2 oz | 4.3 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 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 8x34 questions
Vantage HD 8x34: does it work with glasses?
Vantage HD 8x34 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Vantage HD 8x34: what does 8x34 mean?
Vantage HD 8x34 magnifies 8 times through 34 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Vantage HD 8x34: how wide is the view?
Vantage HD 8x34 shows a view 372 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 372 ft median of the 5 8x34 models in the chart.
Vantage HD 8x34: can it go on a tripod?
Vantage HD 8x34 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.