Steiner SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 specs and field of view
Among 10x32 binoculars, the 354 ft field of view of the SkyHawk 4.0 sits sixth of 27, above the 339 ft median. Eye relief is 17 mm, against a 15 mm median.
- Field of view
- 354 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 21.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 354 ft view, wider than the typical 339 ft
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 suits
Anybody wearing glasses gets 17 mm of eye relief, and close subjects work at 6.6 ft. It weighs 21.2 oz and is pressure proof up to 3 m.
At 21.2 oz it is heavier than the 19 oz median for 10x32, and the calculated exit pupil is only 3.2 mm.
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 is one of 27 models in the 10x32 binoculars comparison.
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 specifications
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 figures as Steiner prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x32 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Field of view | 354 ft at 1,000 yd (118 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 67° * |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 21.2 oz (600 g) |
| Length | 2.4 in (60 mm) |
| Width | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Water pressure proof up to 3 m |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 3.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.2 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 against other 10x32 binoculars
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 shows 354 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart. At 21.2 oz it is heavier than the 19 oz median for the size.
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 and its nearest rivals
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 next to the 10x32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 | 354 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 21.2 oz | 3.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 10x32 | 336 ft | 16.5 mm | 5.3 ft | 18 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 10x32 | 390 ft | 19 mm | 6.4 ft | 20.8 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Conquest HDX 10x32 | 354 ft | 16.5 mm | 4.9 ft | 21.9 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 questions
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32: does it work with glasses?
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32: what does 10x32 mean?
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 magnifies 10 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32: how wide is the view?
SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 shows a view 354 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart.