The Hawke Nature-Trek 20-60x80 Spotting Scope (Model 55201) is an angled optical instrument designed for mid-to-long-range observation, ranging from 100 metres to beyond 1,000 metres. Featuring the System H2 optical design, this spotter pairs a large 80 mm objective lens with fully multi-coated (FMC) optics and BAK-4 Porro prisms to maximize light transmission and clarity. It incorporates an angled 45° eyepiece layout, a rotating tripod collar, and a smooth single-speed focus wheel, allowing observers and shooters to adjust viewing angles comfortably from prone, seated, or bench-rest positions.

Key Features

• Continuous 20–60× Zoom: Allows quick scanning of wide areas at low power and detailed target identification at high power.
• 80 mm Objective Lens: Captures substantial ambient light, delivering a 4.0 mm exit pupil at 20× and 1.3 mm at 60×.
• Weatherproof Construction: Nitrogen-purged and O-ring sealed housing provides 100% waterproof and fog-proof performance in wet and freezing field conditions.
• Viewing Comfort: Features 20 mm of eye relief with twist-up eyecups, a built-in pull-out sunshade to reduce glare, and digiscoping compatibility.
• Mounting Stability: Fitted with a built-in rotating tripod mounting ring utilizing a standard 1/4"-20 UNC thread for attachment to heavy-duty tripods.

Specifications

• Magnification: 20–60×
• Objective Lens Diameter: 80 mm
• Optical System: System H2 with BAK-4 Porro Prisms
• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated (FMC)
• Field of View: 36–20 m @ 1000 m (108–60 ft @ 1000 yd) / 2.6°–1.4°
• Close Focus: 3.5 m to 5.5 m (11.5–18 ft)
• Eye Relief: 20 mm (0.8 in)
• Exit Pupil: 4.0–1.3 mm
• Length: 398 mm (15.7 in)
• Weight: 1,365 g (48.1 oz)

Who is the Hawke Nature-Trek 20-60x80 for?

• Target Shooters — Spotting bullet impacts and scoring targets at mid-to-long distances using the 20–60× continuous zoom range and angled eyepiece layout from a static bench or prone position.
• Open Country and Hill Hunters — Glassing distant terrain across valleys from stationary positions, relying on the 80 mm objective lens diameter to gather maximum ambient light in dawn and dusk conditions.
• Wildlife and Bird Observers — Tracking distant subjects without eye strain during long glassing sessions thanks to the 20 mm eye relief and twist-up eyecup design on this angled spotting scope.

Less suitable for: Multi-day backcountry trekking or mobile hunting where carrying a 1,365 g optic is prohibitive (a compact 50–65 mm class spotting scope or binoculars fit this use better), or for applications requiring critical resolution and mirage cutting beyond 45–50× magnification (an extra-low dispersion ED glass spotting scope fits this use better).