There are few things as beautiful as the natural world. Throughout the animal kingdom, there are amazing colors and patterns to be seen. Unfortunately, these wild creatures are often very wary of people, making it hard to get a good look. Because of this, binoculars are essential equipment when it comes to viewing animals outside of a zoological setting. Fortunately, Hawke Sport Optics has created a line with these considerations in mind.
Binoculars do you no good if you leave them at home. With that thought in mind, Hawke created its Compact series. These small models feature a rubber armored design to help soak up the bumps and bruises of an active outdoors lifestyle. And, being small, they also make a great first pair for children. Moving up a rung in optical performance is the Vantage series. They have a water-resistant chassis for use in inclement weather and a fully coated optical system that takes advantage of ambient light to give you a good picture even in low light.
For those who venture out in the toughest conditions, there is the Nature Trek series. These models are completely waterproof, so even the heaviest downpours are no problem. For durability, the bodies are constructed of a shock-resistant polycarbonate, which has the added benefit of not holding heat or cold the way metal does. The Endurance series builds upon these great features but adds even more light transmission by using extra low-dispersion glass. The chassis is also upgraded, featuring magnesium alloy for lower weight. The large center focus knobs make adjustments quick and easy.
Hawke built the Frontier series around that same extra-low dispersion glass, using high-resolution phase-corrected BAK4 roof prisms for a clear picture in varying conditions. The optics are fully multi-coated, and the tubes are filled with nitrogen to ensure they won’t fog up. A 1/4"-20 socket permits tripod use for extended viewing. But, for those who simply need the best, there is the Sapphire line. Built around silver phase-corrected BAK4 roof prisms, they will give you the light transmission you need to stretch dusk. And, they range in size from super compact to full size, so there is a model that fits you and your lifestyle.
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