The Hawke Nature-Trek Compact 9–27x56 Spotting Scope (Model 55210) is an ultra-portable, handheld optical instrument designed for mobile field glassing, target spotting, and wildlife observation. Built with Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) optics and BAK-4 Porro prisms inside an aluminium alloy chassis, this System H2 spotting scope delivers variable 9x to 27x magnification through a 56 mm objective lens. Measuring 194 mm in length and weighing 575 g, it provides a lightweight alternative to full-sized field spotters, fitting easily into daypacks, gloveboxes, or range bags. It features a barrel-focus mechanism, a twist-up eyecup with 18 mm of eye relief, an integrated retractable sunshade, and nitrogen-purged waterproof and fog-proof sealing.

Key Features

• Ultra-Compact Optical System: Combines 9–27x magnification with a 56 mm objective lens, BAK-4 Porro prisms, and fully multi-coated lenses to maintain clear light transmission in a chassis measuring only 194 mm long.
• Lightweight Mobile Chassis: Weighs 575 g, eliminating the 1.5–2.5 kg weight penalty associated with full-sized field spotting scopes during mobile hunts and hikes.
• Precision Focus & Ergonomics: Features a smooth barrel-focus mechanism, a twist-up eyecup providing 18 mm of eye relief, and a close-focus distance down to 2.5 m.
• Weatherproof Construction: Nitrogen-purged and O-ring sealed for complete waterproof and fog-proof performance in harsh environmental conditions.
• Mounting & Protection: Includes an industry-standard 1/4"-20 UNC tripod mounting thread, digi-scoping compatibility, and a water-resistant neoprene stay-on protective case.

Technical Specifications

• Magnification: 9–27x
• Objective Lens Diameter: 56 mm
• Optical System: System H2, Fully Multi-Coated (FMC), BAK-4 Porro Prisms
• Field of View: 78–36 m @ 1000 m (4.5°–2.1°)
• Close Focus Distance: 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
• Eye Relief: 18 mm
• Exit Pupil: 6.2–2.1 mm
• Chassis Material: Nitrogen-purged aluminium alloy
• Tripod Mount: 1/4"-20 UNC thread
• Length: 194 mm (7.6 in)
• Weight: 575 g (20.3 oz)

Who is the Hawke Nature-Trek 9-27x56 for?

• Backpack and Spot-and-Stalk Hunters — delivers 9–27x zoom magnification in a compact spotting scope that adds only 575 g to a pack, avoiding the heavy weight penalty of carrying a traditional full-sized optic over long distances.
• Target Shooters — allows clear scoring of bullet holes at short-to-mid ranges out to 300 m using a 56 mm objective lens that mounts directly to standard 1/4"-20 UNC benchtop or field tripods.
• Birdwatchers and Nature Observers — provides high-magnification close-range identification down to a 2.5 m close-focus distance in a portable 194 mm long chassis.

Less suitable for: Target scoring beyond 300–400 m or observation in deep twilight, where the 2.1 mm exit pupil at 27x limits brightness; long-range shooters and low-light glassers require a full-sized spotting scope with a 65 mm or 80 mm objective lens and 45x–60x magnification.