Whilst the moderate 8x magnification on this model might not provide you with as much image detail at long range as the more powerful models in this series, it does give rise to a number of advantages that are important for a number of uses.
Firstly the lower power means they produce a wider field of view, which in turn makes it easier for you to locate and then follow fast moving objects, which at close range is especially important. This is of real benefit to many bird watchers and an important feature for binoculars used at most outdoor sporting events.
Secondly, the lower power makes it easier to maintain a more steady and shake free image which is easier on your eyes and for use on boats or canoes where you have an unsteady platform is a must.
Lastly, the larger exit pupil that a lower magnification helps to produce is important for low light performance and thus makes this a good option if you frequent badly lit areas like thick woods or forests.
Available in three magnifications (8x, 10x & 12x) and with either a green or gray rubber armour exterior, the 25mm Hawke Vantage is a budget-friendly series with the space saving double hingeroof prism design making them ideal for those looking for a good performance from a lightweight and compact, ideal for taking on just about any wildlife, holiday or travel adventure.
The Hawke Vantage is a budget-friendly series of compact binoculars that provides the user with a good level of performance but without the need to break the bank.
As with many Hawke binoculars, you have a choice of either a green or grey finish to the rubber armour. Underneath is a lightweight, yet robust polycarbonate chassis that is fully sealed and then filled with Nitrogen gas making these binoculars both fog water and fog proof.
The double-hinged design on these roof prism binoculars allows them to fold up into a very compact shape and thus they will fit in most jacket pockets when not in use.
Unlike many other similar priced compacts that use simple rubber folding eyecups, these have a twist-up mechanism with a number of click-stop positions that make fine adjustment to the eye-relief possible to helps ensure you are able to view the entire field of view without black rings forming on the edges.
The centrally located focus wheel has an easy action and is easy to reach, which along with their small body and wide Interpupillary range makes them a good choice for adults as well as most older children.
These Hawke compact binoculars have a fully coated optics. This is certainly an improvement on many of those at this level that are only coated as it means all of the optical surfaces have been treated with a single layer of an anti-reflection material and not just some of them. However, it is also important to note that the full-sized Hawke Vantage binoculars are fully multi-coated meaning that all surfaces have multiple coatings added to them which further improves image brightness and quality.
Fashioned from BaK-4 optical glass, the roof prisms further enhance the compact body design and along with their reflective coatings ensure a bright and sharp image is maintained.
These compact binoculars come supplied with a padded carrying case, neck strap and a cleaning cloth is also included.
Like the full-sized versions, these compact Vantage binoculars are covered by Hawke Sport OpticsNo Fault Warranty which states that they will replace or repair them at no cost to you if they are defective or become damaged. You can also register your Hawke binoculars here and avoid the further complications in case the proof of purchase might get lost in the future.