The Hawke Vantage HD 10x42 Binocular (Green) is a roof-prism optical instrument designed for hunting, mobile stalking, scouting, and wildlife observation across varied Australian outdoor environments. Built on an open-hinge, lightweight polycarbonate chassis clad in protective green rubber armour, it utilizes the System H2 optical design with BAK-4 roof prisms and Hi-Res phase-corrected coatings. Fully multi-coated (FMC) optics combined with full nitrogen purging ensure a clear, waterproof, and fog-proof image across changing ambient conditions. It operates purely as a mechanical optic without electronic circuits or internal batteries.

Key Features

• Optical Construction: System H2 roof prism configuration utilizing BAK-4 glass, phase-corrected coatings, and fully multi-coated lenses.
• Chassis and Ergonomics: Lightweight polycarbonate body with an open-hinge design and textured green rubber armour for a secure grip.
• Weatherproofing: Nitrogen-purged and fully sealed housing to prevent internal fogging and resist moisture ingress.
• Eyepiece Adjustment: Twist-up eye cups with position stops providing 16 mm of eye relief, paired with a right-eye dioptre adjustment ring.
• Mounting Interface: Integrated standard 1/4"-20 UNC brass threading for attachment to tripod adapters during stationary spotting.

Technical Specifications

• Magnification: 10x
• Objective Lens Diameter: 42 mm
• Field of View: 6.1° (apparent FOV: 61°); 106 m @ 1000 m (319 ft @ 1000 yds)
• Close Focus Distance: 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
• Eye Relief: 16 mm (0.6 in)
• Exit Pupil: 4.2 mm
• Interpupillary Distance: 56–76 mm (2.2–3.0 in)
• Dimensions: Height: 142 mm (5.6 in); Width: 110–128 mm (4.3–5.0 in)
• Weight: 570 g (20.1 oz)
• Mounting Thread: 1/4"-20 UNC

Who is the Hawke Vantage HD 10x42 Binocular for?

• Mobile Stalkers — Weighing 570 g on a polycarbonate chassis, this roof-prism hunting binocular minimizes neck and harness fatigue during all-day active field carry while providing 10x magnification for distant game identification.
• Hunters and Wildlife Spotters — Delivering a 106 m field of view at 1000 m with a close focus down to 2.0 m and a 4.2 mm exit pupil, this roof-prism binocular enables precise mid-range scouting and target evaluation across open terrain.

Less suitable for: Deep twilight or heavily forested low-light environments where a 4.2 mm exit pupil limits light throughput, requiring an 8x42 or 8x56 binocular with a larger exit pupil (5.25 mm to 7.0 mm), or long-duration stationary observation where handheld 10x magnification induces shake without a tripod adapter.