The Hawke Frontier HD X binoculars come with the same waterproofing to IPX7 standard and fog proofing as the ED X versions. This means they have can operatein temperatures from -15 to +55 degrees C , and can be stored in temperatures from -40 to +70 degrees C. A final check sheet is included with your purchase.

All of the above means these binoculars are perfect for those who go out hiking and bird-watching  in extreme weather conditions. Unlike the similar Frontier ED X  , the HD X do not have ED glass, but do have the same dielectric coated prisms for outstanding brightness.

Available in 10x and 8x , with a choice of 32mm or 42mm objective lenses in green or grey.The lightweight magnesium alloy chassis makes the 42mm model around 30g lighter than the equivalent single hinge sapphire version.

The Hawke Sapphire 8×43 ED binoculars were the optics of choice for a customer visiting the Northern Optics public outlet at the Waters` edge visitor centre at Barton Upon Humber. Despite being heavier than the smaller Hawke Endurance ED 8×32, the customer was won over with the brighter image with a wider field of view.

At 143m @ 1000m the sapphire,s are at the top end of the scale for binoculars in this category. As well as fully multi-coated optics with ED glass, compared to the previous Frontier 8×43, the Sapphires feature dielectric coated prisms for improved brightness and contrast.

Although slightly longer than many 8×42 single hinge, the open hinge design is very easy to hand hold and keep steady. The hard leather carry case is not everyone,s cup of tea, but in our customers case, (excuse the pun) we were only too happy to add a soft carry case.

Nitrogen Purged – Waterproof and Fog Proof.

Open hinge design – exceptional full sized optical performance. Twist-up eyecups with a precise step and the hinge is perfectly weighted

A customer came to the Northern Optics weekend outlet at the Waters` edge visitor centre, Lincs, looking for a replacement set of binoculars for his trusty older set. Having heard about how good the Hawke brand are, Northern Optics, being the premier outlet for Hawke in North Lincs, the Waters` edge centre Barton was the place to be.

It was a case of 3rd time lucky. The Sapphire 8×43 ED were excellent optics, but a little too large. On the flip side of this the Endurance 10×32 ED were too small. So in the spirit of Goldilocks and the three bears, the Frontier ED 8×43 were just right. Although similar to the Sapphire, the Frontier open hinge gave a better grip.
Bargain at just £249 (price correct at the time of this post)