On the back of my 8x56 ED mesmerisation I have just received the compact 8x25.
Not been out and about with them yet apart from out back but I can see immediately that these are very good indeed.
For example, no CA? Yes thats correct. None? Less than my Leica HD and the 8x56 ED.
Very clear and very sharp. Great contrast. Colour neutral. Smooth focus. Nice pouch and strap. Very light. Fold up shirt pocket size.
Bit soft towards the outer field edge (outer 10%) and thats all I can find imperfect oh and not much eyerelief but then I'm not a spectical wearer.
My last compact was an 8x20 Nikon HG L and here I go again. I think I like these more and all for a very incredible £70 delivered.
I'm blown away again with Hawke!
Will refine this initial view after more testing should there be anything more to add.
Ok while I'm still allowed to edit this I noticed flare from street lamps while trying them outdoors this evening. Hope to check this more tomorrow but that could be the weak point. Looks like its just basic plastic and whatever inside the barrels so this is perhaps not unexpected that light is bouncing about in there but I'm looking forward to hopefully a much better idea out in the field tomorrow weather permitting. I am still hopefull.
Not been out and about with them yet apart from out back but I can see immediately that these are very good indeed.
For example, no CA? Yes thats correct. None? Less than my Leica HD and the 8x56 ED.
Very clear and very sharp. Great contrast. Colour neutral. Smooth focus. Nice pouch and strap. Very light. Fold up shirt pocket size.
Bit soft towards the outer field edge (outer 10%) and thats all I can find imperfect oh and not much eyerelief but then I'm not a spectical wearer.
My last compact was an 8x20 Nikon HG L and here I go again. I think I like these more and all for a very incredible £70 delivered.
I'm blown away again with Hawke!
Will refine this initial view after more testing should there be anything more to add.
Ok while I'm still allowed to edit this I noticed flare from street lamps while trying them outdoors this evening. Hope to check this more tomorrow but that could be the weak point. Looks like its just basic plastic and whatever inside the barrels so this is perhaps not unexpected that light is bouncing about in there but I'm looking forward to hopefully a much better idea out in the field tomorrow weather permitting. I am still hopefull.
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