Hawke Sports Optics' black 10x42 Endurance ED Binoculars feature phase-corrected BAK4 roof prisms, extra low-dispersion (ED) glass, and anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics to produce a versatile and capable optic that produces bright and clear high-contrast images with true color rendition and virtually no color-fringing. Coupled with the optical features are 42mm diameter objectives which give the binocular very competent low-light performance. This combination of optics and objectives make the Endurance binoculars ideally suited for most outdoor activities from hunting, to birding, to sporting events.
Complementing the optical performance are construction details that make the binoculars durable and comfortable to use. The chassis is made from a polycarbonate that is impact and corrosion-resistant. They are also temperature-resistant, so the optical tubes won't expand and contract with temperature fluctuation, which, over time, can cause the optics to move out of collimation; preventing the binoculars from being able to achieve sharp focus. The optical tubes are wrapped with rubber armoring which not only protects them from drops and impacts, they also give the binoculars a slip-resistant grip - especially in cold and wet weather. The optical tubes are nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and fogproof - especially in extreme weather conditions. A right-eye diopter adjustment allows the binoculars to be customized to most people's needs, and twist-up eyecups means they can be comfortably used with or without eye wear.
Optical Performance
- 10x magnification
- 42mm objective lenses
- Compact BAK4 roof prisms
- Extra low-dispersion (ED) glass corrects for chromatic aberrations for true color representation and reduced fringing
- Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics improve color rendition, contrast, and overall image brightness
- Phase-corrected prism coatings reduce internal light dispersion, improves contrast and color fidelity
- 304' field of view at 1000 yards
- 58° apparent angle of view
Use and Handling
- Closed bridge configuration
- 53-73mm interpupillary distance range
- Large knurled fast-focus wheel goes from min to max focus in 1.2 turns
- Right-eye dioptric correction
- Twist-up eyecups for use with or without eyewear
- Comfortable 4.2mm exit pupil
- Long 13mm eye relief
Construction Details
- Impact, corrosion, temperature-resistant polycarbonate chassis
- Nitrogen-filled for water and fogproof performance
- Green rubber armoring protects chassis from impacts and provides a slip-resistant grip
- Textured armoring and deep palm grooves add additional slip resistance to the grip
- Stay-on, flip-down objective lens covers
- Weight: 23 ounces
