The Hawke Frontier ED X 10x42 Binocular (Grey) is a high-performance roof-prism optical instrument engineered for medium-to-long-range observation and game scouting. Built around Hawke's System H7 optics, it integrates Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass, phase-corrected BAK-4 roof prisms, and high-reflectivity dielectric prism coatings to eliminate chromatic aberration while maximising light transmission. Housed in a rubber-armoured magnesium alloy chassis, this non-electronic optic is nitrogen-purged to deliver IPX7 waterproof and fog-proof reliability across demanding field environments.

Key Features

• System H7 Optics: Incorporates ED glass elements with fully multi-coated (FMC) lenses and dielectric prism coatings to ensure sharp colour resolution and high contrast in low-light conditions.
• Rugged Magnesium Alloy Chassis: Protected by rubber armouring and sealed to IPX7 immersion standards, operating reliably in temperatures ranging from -15°C to +55°C.
• Ergonomic Focusing: Features a smooth central focus wheel requiring 1.5 turns from close focus to infinity, paired with replaceable twist-up eye cups with distinct click stops.
• Hydrophobic Coatings: Outer objective and ocular lenses feature water-repellent coatings to shed moisture, rain, and dirt.
• Tripod Adaptable: Equipped with an integrated 1/4"-20 UNC tripod mounting socket for extended stationary glassing sessions.

Specifications

• Magnification: 10x
• Objective Lens Diameter: 42 mm
• Field of View: 112 m @ 1000 m (336 ft @ 1000 yds) / 6.4° angular FOV
• Close Focus: 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
• Eye Relief: 15 mm
• Exit Pupil: 4.2 mm
• Interpupillary Distance: 56–74 mm
• Weight: 725 g (25.6 oz)
• Dimensions: 140 mm (L) x 105–123 mm (W)
• Waterproof Rating: IPX7
• Operating Temperature: -15°C to +55°C

Who is the Hawke Frontier ED X 10x42 Grey for?

• Open country and ridge line big game hunters — Delivers 10x magnification paired with a 112 m @ 1000 m field of view in a 725 g roof-prism binocular, providing the reach and image clarity needed to scan distant hillsides and identify targets across open terrain.
• General wildlife and nature observers — Combines a 2.5 m close focus distance with 42 mm ED objective lenses, allowing users of this hunting binocular to resolve fine feather and foliage detail across both near-range subjects and distant landscape views.

Less suitable for: Hunters operating in dense bush or tight woodland where wider fields of view and handheld stability take priority over magnification (an 8x42 binocular is better suited), stationary spotting beyond 1000 m (a dedicated 20–60x spotting scope or tripod-mounted 15x optic is recommended), or operational conditions below -15°C or above +55°C.