The Hawke Endurance ED Compact 15–45x60 Spotting Scope – Angled delivers high-magnification observation and target spotting in a lightweight, packable chassis. Featuring Hawke's System H5 optics with Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass, fully multi-coated lenses, and dielectric-coated BAK-4 Porro prisms, this angled optic produces crisp images with controlled chromatic aberration. Weighing 895 g and measuring 308 mm in overall length, it provides 15–45x magnification without adding unnecessary bulk to a field kit or range bag.

Key Features

• Dual-Focus Mechanism: Features integrated coarse and fine focusing knobs for precise optical adjustments across the entire focal range.
• Angled Viewing Body: Engineered with a 45-degree eyepiece orientation and twist-up eyecup for comfortable viewing during extended spotting sessions from prone or bench positions.
• Weatherproof Construction: Nitrogen-purged housing ensures full waterproof and fogproof performance in wet weather and humid conditions.
• Integrated Sunshade: Built-in pull-out objective sunshade reduces glare and shields the 60 mm front element from stray light and precipitation.
• Standard Interface: Equipped with a 1/4"-20 UNC tripod mounting shoe for secure attachment to standard tripods, window mounts, and bench rests.

Product Specifications

• Magnification: 15–45x
• Objective Lens Diameter: 60 mm
• Length: 308 mm (12.1 in)
• Weight: 895 g (31.6 oz)
• Close Focus: 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
• Eye Relief: 20 mm
• Exit Pupil: 4.0–1.3 mm
• Field of View: 49–26 m @ 1000 m (147–78 ft @ 1000 yds) / 2.8°–1.5°
• Prism Type: BAK-4 Porro with dielectric mirror coatings
• Mount Thread: 1/4"-20 UNC

Who is the Hawke Endurance ED 15-45x60 Angled for?

• Mobile backcountry hunters — needing sub-1 kg pack optics will benefit from this compact spotting scope's total weight of 895 g and short 308 mm length, which minimise pack fatigue during extended stalking.
• Target shooters checking bullet placement — requiring steady magnification from a shooting bench or prone position will utilise the angled spotting scope body's 15–45x zoom and dual-focus controls to confirm impacts on paper and steel targets.
• Field archers — scoring arrows at close to mid-range distances benefit from the angled spotting scope's tight 2.5 m close-focus capability combined with a 60 mm objective lens for sharp target assessment.

Less suitable for: Target spotting beyond 300–500 m or observation during ultra-low twilight light, where full-size 68 mm or 85 mm spotting scopes with higher magnification ranges (such as 25–75x) and larger exit pupils provide superior light collection.