The Hawke Sunshade Standard 42mm Objective (Model 62005) is a dedicated mechanical optical accessory engineered to eliminate glare, optical flare, and contrast wash-out. Designed to screw directly onto the objective bell of Hawke optics, this 100 mm (4-inch) aluminium alloy tube blocks stray, low-angle sunlight from contacting the front lens element. Dual-end threading allows users to stack multiple sunshades for harsh lighting conditions or thread standard Hawke flip-up lens covers directly onto the end of the tube.

Key Features

• Glare and Reflection Reduction: Extends forward from the front optical element to prevent direct low-angle sunlight from causing internal tube reflections and target image degradation.
• Modular Dual-End Threading: Features threads at both ends to enable end-to-end stacking of multiple shades or direct attachment of Hawke metal flip-up lens covers.
• Aluminium Construction: Machined from lightweight aluminium alloy to provide structural lens protection without adding excessive weight to the front of the rifle.

Product Specifications

• Objective Lens Diameter: 42 mm
• Length: 100 mm (4 inches)
• Material: Aluminium alloy
• Power Source: None (passive mechanical accessory)
• Compatibility: Direct threaded fit for Hawke riflescopes with 42mm objective bells manufactured from 2015 onwards (requires adaptors for pre-2015 models; flip-up covers cannot be attached when fitted to Frontier 30/Frontier 30 SF or XB/XB1 series scopes).

Who is the Hawke Sunshade Standard 42mm Objective for?

• Long-Range Rifle Shooters: The 100 mm tube length shields 42mm Hawke riflescope lenses from harsh overhead and side-angle sunlight in bright outback environments to maintain target contrast and clarity.
• Paddock and Open-Ground Hunters: Provides targeted optical flare reduction across open paddocks and reflective terrain during early morning or late afternoon outings when aiming toward low-angle sun.

Less suitable for: Shooters requiring a setup under 100 mm to prevent snagging in dense brush or minimize total rifle weight (a compact 9 mm honeycomb sunshade is better suited), as well as Hawke riflescope models with objective sizes other than 42 mm or pre-2015 models lacking a thread adaptor.