The Hawke Frontier ED X 10x32 Binocular (Grey) is a lightweight, mid-sized optical system engineered for active outdoor observation, hunting, and wildlife tracking. Built around Hawke's System H7 optical design, it pairs 10x magnification with 32 mm objective lenses to provide detailed viewing while maintaining a compact footprint. The optical path features Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements, phase-corrected BAK-4 roof prisms, and dielectric mirror coatings to maximise light transmission, preserve colour fidelity, and eliminate chromatic aberration. Encased in a rubber-armoured magnesium alloy chassis, the unit weighs 540 g and is fully nitrogen-purged with an IPX7 waterproof rating, operating across temperatures from -15°C to +55°C.

Key Features

• System H7 ED Optics: Extra-Low Dispersion glass reduces colour fringing and chromatic aberration across high-contrast environments.
• Dielectric & Phase Coating: BAK-4 roof prisms feature dielectric coatings and phase correction to enhance light throughput and image clarity.
• Hydrophobic Coatings: Water-repellent lens coatings shed moisture and rain to maintain clear sightlines in wet weather.
• Durable Magnesium Chassis: Rubber-armoured magnesium alloy body provides impact protection at an overall weight of 540 g.
• All-Weather Integrity: IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen-purged construction prevents internal fogging in extreme temperature swings.
• Adjustable Eyecups: Replaceable twist-up eyecups with distinct position stops provide 15 mm of eye relief.

Specifications

• Magnification: 10×
• Objective Lens Diameter: 32 mm
• Field of View: 108 m @ 1,000 m (6.2° actual angle of view)
• Exit Pupil: 3.2 mm
• Eye Relief: 15 mm
• Close Focus Distance: 3.0 m
• Interpupillary Distance: 56 mm – 74 mm
• Dimensions: 120 mm (L) × 100–118 mm (W)
• Weight: 540 g
• Prism Type: BAK-4 Roof Prism (Phase Corrected, Dielectric Coated)
• Operating Temperature Range: -15°C to +55°C
• Waterproof Rating: IPX7

Who is the Hawke Frontier ED X 10x32 for?

• Mobile Stalkers and Backpack Hunters — Weighing 540 g with a compact 120 mm length, this roof-prism compact binocular reduces physical carry fatigue on extended day-treks while retaining 10x magnification for distant game identification.
• Birdwatchers and Wildlife Observers — Delivers chromatic aberration suppression via ED glass elements and provides a 108 m @ 1,000 m field of view for tracking fast-moving subjects across open terrain.

Less suitable for: Dedicated low-light observation at deep dawn or dusk, where the 3.2 mm exit pupil limits optical throughput compared to larger 42mm or 50mm objective binoculars (such as an 8x42 with a 5.25mm exit pupil), nor for viewing subjects closer than its 3.0 m minimum focus limit.