High-quality optics at an affordable price
The Hawke Vantage HD 42 mm binoculars combine high-quality optics, a lightweight build, and an excellent price-to-quality ratio. The 42 mm objective lens delivers excellent light gathering, keeping the image bright, detailed, and high-contrast across a range of lighting conditions — from a sunny day to early morning or evening. This series is offered with 8x and 10x magnification — the 8x model features a wider field of view and a more stable image, while the 10x allows for more detailed viewing of distant objects.
Lightweight and comfortable to use
Adjustable twist-up eyecups allow for a comfortable fit for every user, making the binoculars comfortable to use whether you wear glasses or not. The integrated 1/4″-20 UNC thread makes it easy to attach the binoculars to a tripod, ensuring a more stable image and greater comfort during long observation sessions. Fully multi-coated anti-reflective lenses combined with phase-corrected BAK-4 roof prisms transmit more light, resulting in a brighter, higher-contrast image with natural color reproduction. The open-hinge design and lightweight, rubber-armored polycarbonate body ensure a comfortable grip, reliable handling, and low weight, making the binoculars comfortable to use all day long. Simple, intuitive controls make them quick to get used to, so they’re well-suited both for beginners and for anyone looking for reliable optics for everyday use.
Bright, detailed image
All the binoculars’ optical lenses are coated with a multi-layer anti-reflective coating that reduces light reflections and increases light transmission. As a result, the image becomes brighter, higher-contrast, and more detailed, while colors stay natural even in more challenging lighting conditions.
Reliable in any weather
The nitrogen-purged body protects the optics from internal fogging, and the waterproof construction allows the binoculars to be reliably used in rain, humidity, and sudden temperature changes. This ensures dependable performance in a wide range of weather conditions.
Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Objective lens diameter | 42 mm |
| Color | Green |
| Magnification | 10x |
| Optical system | System H2 |
| Field of view (°) | 6.1° |
| Eye relief | 0.6 in / 16 mm |
| Exit pupil | 0.17″ / 4.2 mm |
| Lens coating | Fully multi-coated |
| Field of view | 319 ft @ 1000 yards / 106 m @ 1000 m |
| Apparent field of view (°) | 61° |
| Interpupillary distance | 2.2 – 3″ / 56 – 76 mm |
| Minimum focus distance | 6.6 ft / 2 m |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Eyecups | Twist-up |
| Eyepiece diameter (⌀) | 1.7 in / 44 mm |
| Diopter adjustment | On the right eyepiece |
| Tripod mounting thread | Yes (1/4″ – 20 UNC) |
| Prism glass | BAK-4 |
| Prism coating | High-resolution phase-correction coating |
| Width | 5 – 4.3″ / 128 – 110 mm |
| Height | 5.6″ / 142 mm |
| Weight | 20.1 oz / 570 g |
| Country of manufacture | United Kingdom |
