Hawke Bo Vantage HD 10x42 Green

Hawke BO Vantage HD 10x42 Green - 10x magnification with 42 mm objectives

Picking out a bird or animal with the naked eye often means losing the detail as soon as it moves farther away. The Hawke BO Vantage HD 10x42 Green brings distant subjects closer with 10x magnification and 42 mm objective lenses, in a binocular made for straightforward outdoor viewing. Its field of view covers 106 metres at 1,000 metres, so you can scan a stretch of woodland or follow activity across an open field without looking through an especially narrow view. Close focus is 2 metres, a useful range for looking at nearby details as well as wildlife farther off. The fully multi-coated optics and phase-corrected prisms are intended to support light transmission, sharp detail and natural colour. That makes this model well suited to birdwatching, watching wildlife from a fixed spot, or taking in distant features on a walk. The green, rubber-covered polycarbonate body has an open-hinge design and weighs 570 grams. It’s a capable, uncomplicated specification for a first pair of binoculars or for anyone keeping an eye on the budget; the 10x magnification is the main point to weigh up if you prefer a wider, steadier view.

Highlights

• H2 optical system: Hawke’s H2 system combines roof prisms with BAK 4 prism glass. The prism coating is phase corrected, a detail that supports clear, well-defined viewing.
• Fully multi-coated lenses: Every lens surface is fully multi-coated. The coatings are specified to increase light transmission, while helping preserve sharp detail and colour in the view.
• 4.2 mm exit pupil: The exit pupil is 4.2 mm. This gives you a clear figure to compare when considering how the binocular’s view fits your usual viewing conditions.
• 16 mm eye relief: Eye relief is 16 mm, with twist-up eyecups for adjusting the eyepiece position. That combination is relevant when finding a comfortable viewing position, including for glasses wearers.
• Close focus at 2 metres: The minimum focusing distance is 2 metres. You can bring a nearby subject into focus rather than reserving the binocular only for distant views.
• Open hinge and rubber-clad body: The open-hinge design sits within a polycarbonate housing covered in rubber. The construction keeps the stated weight to 570 grams while giving the body a covered outer surface.
• Green finish: This version comes in green. It has the same practical binocular format as the model name suggests, with a colour suited to outdoor use.

Good to know

The interpupillary distance adjusts from 56 to 76 mm, so you can set the eyepieces to match the spacing of your eyes. Dioptre adjustment is on the right eyepiece. There’s also a 1/4"-20 UNC tripod socket for tripod mounting, and the body measures 128–110 mm wide by 142 mm high. Those details are worth considering if you share the binocular or plan to support it on a tripod for longer viewing sessions.

What's Included

• Hawke BO Vantage HD 10x42 Green binoculars
• Lens cloth
• Two lens caps
• Eyepiece caps
• Pouch
• Carrying case with strap
• Neck strap
• Manual

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Hawke
• Model: BO Vantage HD 10x42 Green
• Type: Binoculars
• Magnification: 10x
• Objective lens diameter: 42 mm
• Field of view: 6.1°
• Apparent field of view: 61°
• Prism type: Roof prism
• Prism glass: BAK 4
• Eyecups: Twist-up
• Weight: 570 g
• Colour: Green