Hawke Vantage HD 8x42 specs and field of view
The Vantage HD 8x42 weighs 21 oz, under the 24.2 oz median for 8x42, and carries a 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil. Its field is 372 ft at 1,000 yd.
- Field of view
- 372 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 21 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 21 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Vantage HD 8x42 suits
Dusk viewing suits the 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil, and the 21 oz body eases a long carry. The close focus of 6.6 ft matches the size median.
The 372 ft field sits 57th of 75 models, below the 393 ft median, and eye relief of 17 mm is under the 18 mm median.
Vantage HD 8x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Vantage HD 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Vantage HD 8x42 specifications
Vantage HD 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 | 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 | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 21 oz (595 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Vantage HD 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Vantage HD 8x42 shows 372 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 21 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
Vantage HD 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Vantage HD 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 HD 8x42 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 21 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 8x42 | 366 ft | 22 mm | 7.5 ft | 24.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 8x42 | 377 ft | 20.2 mm | 9.8 ft | 20.8 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 8x42 | 371 ft | 17.3 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 5.3 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 8x42 | 8x42 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 21 oz | 5.3 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 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 319 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 20.1 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Vantage HD 8x42 questions
Vantage HD 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Vantage HD 8x42 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Vantage HD 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Vantage HD 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 HD 8x42: how wide is the view?
Vantage HD 8x42 shows a view 372 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Vantage HD 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Vantage HD 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.