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Category Archives: Hawke Binocular Reviews
Ness end farm. Far ings nature reserve. How to get there
Ness end farm in North Lincolnshire is a popular bird watching / walking reserve along the south bank of the Humber. Many wild life delights awate you, ranging from Deer, foxes, Owls, Kingfishers and the star of the show, the … Continue reading
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Hawke HDX 10×32 binoculars review
With a life time warranty, and a tough body to operate in extremes of conditions, the Hawke HDx 10×32 binoculars are a true take anywhere binocular built to last. Although not ED, the image is extremely bright and clear , … Continue reading
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Zeiss Conquest HD 8×42 binoculars
The Zeiss conquest HD 8×42 binoculars are a premium set of binoculars designed for general use and even wide field astronomy. A wide 128m @ 1000m FOV and long eye relief make for comfortable viewing. The Conquest HD 8×42 are … Continue reading
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Hawke Frontier APO 8×42 review
The Hawke Frontier APO 8×42 binoculars were introduced, not to replace the EDx, but as an addition to the Frontier family. The key word that gets the attention of discerning users is Apo or Apochromatic . This triplet lens configuration … Continue reading
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Hawke Frontier APO 8×42 review. A customers thoughts
A customer visited our optics weekends with one thing in mind. The Hawke Frontier APO binoculars in 8×42 and 10×42. After travelling some miles, they were happy to see we had one of each model. They commented on the fact … Continue reading
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What is an aperture mask for a telescope
Often integrated into a telescope lens / OTA cover, an aperture mask reduced the effective diameter of the main objective lens or mirror. Although you lose resolution, you also reduced the effects of atmospheric turbulence under bad seeing conditions. Also … Continue reading
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Hawke Endurance ED 8×25 monocular review
The Hawke Endurance 8×25 ED monocular is an ultra compact solution, weighing only 150g. Ideal for keeping in a pocket or hanging from your wrist with the strap included. Can also be attached to a belt , using the soft … Continue reading
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Hawke Endurance ED 12×50 binoculars. Blog post 2nd Aug 2020
A customer came to the Northern optics Optics weekend looking for a set of good quality binoculars for birdwatching. Knowing the reserve they visit, I was aware that they needed a little extra magnification without reducing image quality. After try … Continue reading
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Hawke Endurance ED 12×50 binoculars. 2020 update
The Hawke Endurance ED 12×50 binoculars have made a come back in 2020, featuring a brand new body design and look. Available in black or green , with a textured rubber finish for easy handling. Despite weighing 805g, I found … Continue reading
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Hawke Frontier HD X 8×42 binoculars vs Hawke Frontier ED X 8×42 binoculars
At first glance when you look at these Hawke Frontier binoculars, the ED-X and HD-X 8×42 look pretty much identical. Both have the same case, straps, lens caps etc. The body is exactly the same , other than the badge … Continue reading
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