Hawke Frontier APO 8x42 binoculars review
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
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The latest Hawke Frontier APO 8x42 binoculars have raised the bar in optical performance, with APO lenses virtually eliminating all chromatic aberration for stunning clarity
The all new Frontier APO offers extreme clarity, flat field vision along with excellent chromatic aberration control for a stunning wide angle image.
APO models benefit from Extra-low Dispersion glass for controlled chromatic aberration and the elimination of colour fringing.
APO Lenses
Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass
Dielectric Coatings
High Resolution Phase Corrected BAK-4 Roof Prisms
Water Repellent Lens Coatings
Magnesium Alloy Chassis
Focus From 2m
Replaceable Twist-Up Eye Cups With Position Stops
Stay-On Lens Covers
Nitrogen purged. Waterproof. Fog proof.
Hawke No-Fault Lifetime Warranty.
Height: 141mm 5.6"
Width: 109-130mm 4.3-5.1"
Weight: 740g (26.1oz)
Eye Relief: 18mm
Close Focus: 2m 6.6ft
Field of View: 142m @1000m (426ft @1000yds)
Field of View: 8.1°
Field of View (Apparent): 65°
Exit Pupil: 5.3mm
Interpupillary Distance: 58-78mm
Power: 8×
Objective: 42mm
Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated ED APO
Prism Type: BAK4 - Dielectric Mirror Coating
Dioptre System: Right Eye
Eye Cups: Twist-Up
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I think I am the customer you refer to in your review.
I was very pleased to be able to come up to Waters Edge and spend some time with these binoculars and compare them against my ED X. And you were most helpful, so thank you for that. Having purchased the APO's from you, I can honestly report that I am extremely happy with them.
David
Was great to see you. Thank you for the purchase and glad you are happy with them. I am now trying to incorporate more customer opinions and views, as well as mine in the videos to be as honest and impartial as possible.
Very nice review. How are these in 10x42 compared to the Nikon Monarch HG?
We do not stock Nikon so can not compare. From what others say, the Hawke has better CA control
Better or as good as leica trinovids? Thanks! I currently own the hawke edx
If anyone wants to donate a set of leica trinovids I will happily accept and compare. Kiddn aside, never dealt with Leica so can not comment other than say one is £679 and the other £950
Ha fair enough, they sound an upgrade to the edx so im tempted.
No improvement in brightness compared to the EDX. But what you are getting is less CA, less distortion and (in my opinion) more natural colours. If / when ordering from us remember to reply to the confirmation email you watch the channel so I can put something extra in the box
Where are these binoculars made?
China I believe. BUT - These are not mass produced generic products, and go through much more stringent quality checks at point of manufacturer, then the UK importer, and finally they have to get past me before I am happy to send to the customer.
@@44messier These binoculars have received mostly positive reviews, but the negative ones referenced the poor build quality. The price is high if they are made in China, but maybe they use Japanese glass. Cheers from across the pond!
I’m looking into buying the hawk apo binoculars , I’m just abit unsure whether to go 8 x 42 or 10x42 . I do a lot of birding in inland and woodland but also like to go to the coast and look at the peregrines and other seabirds up the cliffes . What would you recommend Ide prefare to stick with one rating to try and combine both ? Thanks
Both are stunning binoculars. The 8x will have the advantage in woodland areas with the more confined space requiring a wider field, and better in low light. While the 10x will give the extra reach looking out to sea.
If you are UK based and like our review / advice, you are welocme to support our channel by purchasing from us.The stock situation is currently more critical with the 10x
@@44messier cheers for that, I thought that would be the case ,just still in a predicament as to which ones to go for
Are Hawke Frontier APO 8x42 better than larger but less sophisticated Hawke Marine ED 7x50 in low light conditions?
If using at dusk / dawn the 7x50 will let more light in and have the advantage
@@44messier I compared Hawke Marine ED 7x50 sold for around 350$ with one of the best low-light performing binoculars in their size 1000$+ Sig Sauer Zulu 9 HDX 9x45 with Abe Konig prism, ED glass, field flatteners, no APO lenses, and their brightness levels at night were about the same, even though I got large eyes fully capable utilize 7mm exit pupil of 7x50 binoculars, 9x45 Abe Konig prism binoculars just seem to have a bit better contrast, edge-to-edge sharpness and benefitted from a larger magnification. So, you are probably right about mid-range Hawke Endurance ED Marine 7x50 being better in low-light than premium 8x42 with APO lenses, especially as binoculars with APO lenses tend to have a bit lower brightness when compared to binoculars without them, which makes premium 8x42 with APO lenses ideal for birding, perhaps not so necessary for low-light hunting.