HawkeFrontier ED X

After doing a lot of research and watching You Tube videos over a number off weeks I finally settled on 8x32 Hawk binoculars. It’s definitely better to buy 8x magnification to reduce or mitigate the problem of image shake. This was a great purchase even though a bit pricey but the extra cost is worth it . Anyone looking for a great pair of Binoculars these are a great choice. The clarity of image is spectacular made amazing by ED glass and the fact they are waterproof helps for longevity of the product. I have no regrets so if your looking for a great pair off binoculars these are a great choice you have been warned . Worth 5 star rating

I bought the 8x32 Frontier ED X model as I wanted something slightly lighter and less bulky than a 42mm pair. There are plenty of glowing reviews out there about this series - they have a magnesium body fully multicoated, ED glass, twist up eyecups and superficially look and feel like top-end premium binoculars. They give a nice bright image, especially for their size and there is minimal distortion/aberration. OK, hold them up against some £2k European made binoculars and you will see a difference but there is nothing wrong with these and they are a delight to use. My only two gripes would be the objective and ocular lens covers are not great and the carrying case, whilst a nicely made shell type, is quite bulky and large enough I reckon to accommodate the next size up. For your money, these will be hard to beat and I have heard that Hawke have great service and warranty, should you need it.

Written for the 8x32 EDsThese are excellent, extremely well made and thought out. The locking eyepiece is a nice touch.I did NOT test these for birding SO CAN NOT SAY if they produced BETTER color then less expensive units.For general use (distance, sports events, etc) I did not find them brighter or otherwise significantly better then the binocs I ultimately purchased. (A-B blind test, two people).For my purposes I could not justify the extra $300 when a $220-250 range binoc and perform just as well in general use circumstances.

I bought these as an upgrade to my "lower tier" compact binoculars (Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32). While the Hawke Frontier is slightly longer and heavier, I much prefer the 10x magnification for most uses. Optically, these are far superior - the image is brighter, and clearer throughout the field. (I'm not knocking the Vortex...at over 2x the price, I expect these to be better.). Under most conditions, chromatic aberration is virtually unnoticed; and, when I do see some, it is minimal.It bears mentioning that some people have complained of (veiling) glare when viewing against a bright sky. I did experience it - when I was actively seeking it - but, in my case, a minor IPD adjustment and repositioning of the oculars resolved the problem. After those corrections, I only once experienced glare - again, while actively trying to cause it - and the sky was so bright it was painful to look there anyway.Overall, the Frontier ED X is quite good. I doubt I will find myself "needing" to upgrade...and I question whether I would be able to note improvements without breaking the $1000 barrier.

Much better quality than you would expect from the $385.00 price.Very sharp, easy to focus with no play in the focus knob.Sturdy and very sharp