Hawke Sport - Optics 8x42 Endurance ED Binoculars (Black)

A Guide to Birding with Binoculars

Hawke Sports Optics' black 8x42 Endurance ED Binoculars feature phase-corrected BAK4 roof prisms, extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass, and anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics to produce a versatile and capable binoculars that produce bright and clear high-contrast images with true color rendition and virtually no color-fringing. Coupled with the optical features are 42mm diameter objectives, which give the binoculars very competent low-light performance while maintaining a 388' field of view at 1000 yards and a wide apparent angle of view. This combination of optics and objectives make the Endurance ideally suited for most outdoor activities from hunting, to birding, to sporting events with less noticeable hand shake versus more powerful binoculars.

Complementing the optical performance are construction details that make the binoculars durable and comfortable to use. The chassis is made from an impact and corrosion-resistant polycarbonate. They are also temperature-resistant, so the optical tubes won't expand and contract with temperature fluctuation, which over time can cause the optics to move out of collimation, preventing the binoculars from being able to achieve sharp focus. The optical tubes are wrapped with rubber armoring, which not only protects them from drops and impacts, it also gives the binoculars a slip-resistant grip, especially in cold and wet weather. The optical tubes are nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and fogproof, especially in extreme weather conditions. A right-eye diopter adjustment allows the binoculars to be customized to most people's needs, and twist-up eyecups means it can be comfortably used with or without eye wear.

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Optical Performance

8x magnification

42mm objective lenses

Compact BAK4 roof prisms

Extra low-dispersion (ED) glass corrects for chromatic aberrations for true color representation and reduced fringing

Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics improve color rendition, contrast, and overall image brightness

Phase-corrected prism coatings reduce internal light dispersion, improves contrast and color fidelity

388' field of view at 1000 yards

59° apparent angle of view

Use and Handling

Closed bridge configuration

53-73mm interpupillary distance range

Large knurled fast-focus wheel goes from min to max focus in 1.2 turns

Right-eye dioptric correction

Twist-up eyecups for use with or without eyewear

Comfortable 5.25mm exit pupil

Long 18mm eye relief

Construction Details

Impact, corrosion, temperature-resistant polycarbonate chassis

Nitrogen-filled for water and fogproof performance

Black rubber armoring protects chassis from impacts and provides a slip-resistant grip

Textured armoring and deep palm grooves add additional slip resistance to the grip

Stay-on, flip-down objective lens covers

Length: 5.6"

Weight: 23 ounces

• Hawke Sports Optics' black 8x42 Endurance ED Binoculars feature phase-corrected BAK4 roof prisms, extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass, and anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics to produce a versatile and capable binoculars that produce bright and clear high-contrast images with true color rendition and virtually no color-fringing. Coupled with the optical features are 42mm diameter objectives, which give the binoculars very competent low-light performance while maintaining a 388' field of view at 1000 yards and a wide apparent angle of view. This combination of optics and objectives make the Endurance ideally suited for most outdoor activities from hunting, to birding, to sporting events with less noticeable hand shake versus more powerful binoculars.
Complementing the optical performance are construction details that make the binoculars durable and comfortable to use. The chassis is made from an impact and corrosion-resistant polycarbonate. They are also temperature-resistant, so the optical tubes won't expand and contract with temperature fluctuation, which over time can cause the optics to move out of collimation, preventing the binoculars from being able to achieve sharp focus. The optical tubes are wrapped with rubber armoring, which not only protects them from drops and impacts, it also gives the binoculars a slip-resistant grip, especially in cold and wet weather. The optical tubes are nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and fogproof, especially in extreme weather conditions. A right-eye diopter adjustment allows the binoculars to be customized to most people's needs, and twist-up eyecups means it can be comfortably used with or without eye wear.