Hawke · Updated July 2026
Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42: price & specs
Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: us.hawkeoptics.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 is listed at $609 on us.hawkeoptics.com as of 2026-07-25, #14 cheapest of 15 binoculars (median $339.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 0/100 pay-blind standing, #15 of 15 in class.
Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 a good buy?
At $609, the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 is #14 cheapest of the 15 binoculars we track, where the median is $339.95. On the spec sheet, its magnification of 8x is the lowest of the 15, its weight of 25.6 oz is the highest of the 15, and its field of view ft 1000yd of 426 is above the median of the 15.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $609 $609.00 for the in-stock US Green variant (model 38410) per us.hawkeoptics.com; the Grey variant (model 38411) lists $539.00 but is marked "Not Available in USA". |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hawke |
| Released | — |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Objective lens (mm) | 42 |
| Field of view ft 1000yd | 426 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 18 |
| Weight (oz) | 25.6 |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Prism type | Roof |
Source: us.hawkeoptics.com (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by allbinos.com. Direct fetch of us.hawkeoptics.com confirmed the exact target model: page title "Frontier ED X 8x42 Binocular", Product Range "Frontier ED X", Magnification 8x, Objective Lens 42mm — with verbatim specs Field of View 426 ft@1000yds, Eye Relief 18mm, Weight 25.6 oz (725 g), Prism Type Roof / BAK-4, and "Nitrogen purged. Waterproof. Fog proof." Price $609.00 is the in-stock US price for the Green variant (model 38410); the Grey variant (38411) shows $539.00 but is marked "Not Available in USA", so the in-stock $609.00 US figure was used. The AllBinos.com specification page corroborates the identical model (8x, 42mm, 8.1 deg angular FOV = 142 m/1000m, 18mm eye relief, BaK-4/roof, waterproof); no manufacturer or corroborating page states a release year, so releaseDate and release are left null.
Is the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 worth it vs cheaper binoculars?
Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 against its closest cheaper and pricier binoculars on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked
| Product | Price | Magnification | Objective lens (mm) | Field of view ft 1000yd | Eye relief (mm) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 this | $609 | 8x | 42 | 426 | 18 | 25.6 |
| Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 | $539.95 | 8x | 42 | 435 | 17.1 | 23.6 |
| Vortex Viper HD 10x42 | $729.99 | 10x | 42 | 341 | 17 | 24.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 cost?
The Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 has a US price of $609 ($609.00 for the in-stock US Green variant (model 38410) per us.hawkeoptics.com; the Grey variant (model 38411) lists $539.00 but is marked "Not Available in USA".), as of 2026-07-10.
How does the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 compare on price?
At $609, the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 is #14 cheapest of the 15 binoculars we track, where the median is $339.95.
What are the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42's key specs?
Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 (Hawke): magnification 8x, objective lens mm 42, field of view ft 1000yd 426, eye relief mm 18, weight oz 25.6. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.
Price of record: $609 at us.hawkeoptics.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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