Some discount on Hawkes. (1 Viewer)

[Sprite1275]

Just thought I would post here as there is a bit of a saving on eBay at the moment. 15% off. You can get the 8x42 frontier ED X for £315.

Hawke on eBay.

I got the 8x32 Frontier ED X for £288. Should be arriving tomorrow.

 

[matt green]

I'm sure you'll love the 8x32, Iast time I was in norfolk I tried one at onestop nature shop at burnham deepdale and was very impressed..without getting too technical it just seemed to give a very sharp and well detailed image with nice colours etc...deliciously compact in the hand and felt very well made.

I haven't looked yet but wonder of the same offer applies to the apo models, wouldn't mind taking a squint through one of those!

Matt

 

[Solar Cycles]

I managed to bag the Hawke HD X 8x32 last night before the midnight deadline. 😎

 

[Sprite1275]

I'm sure you'll love the 8x32, Iast time I was in norfolk I tried one at onestop nature shop at burnham deepdale and was very impressed..without getting too technical it just seemed to give a very sharp and well detailed image with nice colours etc...deliciously compact in the hand and felt very well made.

I haven't looked yet but wonder of the same offer applies to the apo models, wouldn't mind taking a squint through one of those!

Matt

Not had a lot of time to try them out yet. Like you say they feel quality, the hinge is just the right stiffness, the eye cups twist out lovely and the focus wheel very smooth, maybe a bit too loose, a little stiffer would be nice. The case it comes with is great and with the neck strap on it all goes in easy and neatly.
A quick look out at the dew covered blades of grass at the far end of the garden on this dull foggy morning and the image seems very bright. The sharpness of the grass is very crisp and moving to the edge of the glass I can't see the image any less sharp. All in all they seem great.

Yes the APO also had the discount but it was a max of £60. Sadly the discount has ended now.

What are the differences between the APO and frontier ED X?

 

[Sprite1275]

I managed to bag the Hawke HD X 8x32 last night before the midnight deadline. 😎

Brill let us know what you think.

 

[matt green]

Not had a lot of time to try them out yet. Like you say they feel quality, the hinge is just the right stiffness, the eye cups twist out lovely and the focus wheel very smooth, maybe a bit too loose, a little stiffer would be nice. The case it comes with is great and with the neck strap on it all goes in easy and neatly.
A quick look out at the dew covered blades of grass at the far end of the garden on this dull foggy morning and the image seems very bright. The sharpness of the grass is very crisp and moving to the edge of the glass I can't see the image any less sharp. All in all they seem great.

Yes the APO also had the discount but it was a max of £60. Sadly the discount has ended now.

What are the differences between the APO and frontier ED X?

The apo models have higher spec glass, though currently they only have 8x42/10x42 options.

Matt

 

[Solar Cycles]

Brill let us know what you think.

Hi
Sadly I sent the 8x32 back, I just didn’t get in with them. I struggled with good eye placement and the image seemed rather flat and dull. I would’ve liked to try the ED X 8x42 instead but they’re above my price range sadly.

 

[Sprite1275]

Hi
Sadly I sent the 8x32 back, I just didn’t get in with them. I struggled with good eye placement and the image seemed rather flat and dull. I would’ve liked to try the ED X 8x42 instead but they’re above my price range sadly.

I don't think the ED X would of made a difference with the eye placement. I'm sure they would be brighter though.

 

[Solar Cycles]

I don't think the ED X would of made a difference with the eye placement. I'm sure they would be brighter though.

I’ve tried the Endurance ED in 8x32 last year and from my recollection they did appear brighter than the HD X. I would’ve ordered the HD X in 8x42 but was put off after viewing the x32.

 

[Sprite1275]

I’ve tried the Endurance ED in 8x32 last year and from my recollection they did appear brighter than the HD X. I would’ve ordered the HD X in 8x42 but was put off after viewing the x32.

Have you seen them frontier 8x43 ED in the classifieds? Not sure what there like. Must admit I do like my frontier ED X. Though I would of liked to look through multiple pairs of bins to compare. Then again it might be a good thing.

 

[Gray C]

I have the Frontier ED X in 8x32 and they are excellent for the money