Endurance ED 8x42 Monocular Green

The Endurance ED 8x42 Monocular (Green) is an excellent compromise among a number of different features if, like me, you use it for quick acquisition and identification of wildlife, navigation aids and landscape features while moving through the landscape on foot or by paddling, such as when you are hiking and canoeing. No monocular is a substitute for high quality binoculars when watching wildlife over a prolonged period of time. On the other hand, no high quality binocular is so easy to carry on your belt and use quickly as a good quality monocular. I have owned and used four different monoculars during my trips in Midcoast Maine. These are the Stilnend 16x50, the Opticon Oregon 8x42, the Opticon Explorer WA ED-R and the Hawke Endurance 8x42 Green. Of these, I would say that the Hawke Endurance is the best overall for my purposes. The clarity is as good as the Opticon models, but the field of view is greater than the Opticon Oregon and is much easier to focus than the Opticon Explorer. The clarity of the Stilnend is not as good as either the Opticon or Hawke monoculars and I would not recommend it for that reason, if in fact it is still production. To make objective comparisons, I used all four models side by side with a Nikon Monarch 7 8x42 binocular. I was in the kitchen on a dark and cloudy day in January, identifying the clarity of bark, twigs, leaves and other objects in the backyard and the forest behind my house at distances of about 20 to 50 yards. The clarity of the Opticon models and the Hawke Endurance were about equal to each other but not quite as good as the Monarch. The Stilnend was distinctly less clear. The field of view is about equal in the Opticon Explorer, the Hawke Endurance ED and the Stilnend, but much less in the Opticon Oregon. I would say that for finding small birds in the brush and for identifying the species quickly the narrow field of view in the Opticon Oregon is simply inadequate. As a result of this test, I still think that the Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 Green is the best monocular overall in terms of the compromise between clarity, field of view, light weight and ease of use.

I have a pair of Cannon 12x image stabilized binoculars. For birding, its field of view is often too small. So I wanted a monocular for wide angle views to supplement the binoculars while hunting for birds. The first monocular I bought was the Maven. It was a nice size to fit in your pocket and had decent (but not great optics). The focus ring on it was so narrow and so tight, it was unpleasant to use (birding you are always adjusting focus). I would say if you had compromised grip strength it was unusable. Anyways sent it back and ordered the Hawke. The views are better chromatic, better spherical, brighter, and it cost $50 less. The focus wheel can be operated with the same hand holding the optic. I've used this now for a couple weeks in various conditions, including rain, dawn, dusk. The optic did not fog, unlike the Cannon binoculars; also very bright even in first light. Anyways, the more I use it the more I like it ... highly recommend it. I should mention it is a little bulky, even so, it fits fine in my pocket. Be sure to have pants with deep pockets, if you want to carry it in your pocket. :)

Excellent robust monocular, with quick focus. We are delighted with this purchase of this quality of this item. It is ergonomically made with a solid construction that would be ideal for bird spotting and quick views of scenes on holiday. I can highly recommend this item.

Not as clear as I had hoped but sufficient for their price. Will use for hunting seasons to come as they are compact enough not to be burdensome to carry.

Top notch optics. Compact.

These are good monoculars. I use it at the beach and at home. Lightweight, good optics. I bought one for me and one for my adult son who uses it hiking. The enlargement allows you to see things that are not at all visible to the naked eye. I wear glasses and this works well with and without them. Lightweight and seems quite rugged and the image is stable- no image aberration / ringing A good choice- would buy again.

I have "mono-vision" and my right eye is for close up, while the left is for distance. I was thrilled to find this monocular because the binoculars I've tried using were just not crisp enough to see far away. I'm a photographer, so I'm used to using only one eye. This didn't break the bank and it's very lightweight and effective. Love it!

I was very surprised at the quality of this relatively inexpensive 8X42 monocular this being my first purchase of a Hawke product. Resolution, detail, brightness and lack of distortion across the viewing area is superb, equal to glass of much greater expense. Hawke obviously has an excellent manufacturing operation. You won't be disappointed!

رؤية واضحه ولكني أبحث عن مداحقيقي..يلبي مااريدة لم احده فيه او حجم صغير يوضع بالجيب

Exactly what I have been after - not heavy or hard to use - compact and ready to go!

I find binoculars too heavy and a bit of a faff to use and carry around. The monocular fits in a pocket and can be used one handed making it something I take on all my walks. I have a smallish pair of £250 binoculars that have superior optics to this monocular but its the monocular that I carry everywhere. I wish I had paid more for a monocular with better optics. The optics of this monocular are good but if you are a serious wildlife watcher then you may want to pay more for clearer and brighter optics. Recommended. Pros Lighter and smaller than binoculars. Can fit in a large jacket pocket. Can be used one handed so easier to use than binoculars Both lens caps connected to the binocular so you cant lose them easily. Waterproof and sturdy. Feels good and comfortable to hold in a stable position. Smooth focusing. So much easier to carry around that I take them on all my walks. Not something I do with my binoculars. Good optics but limited in darker (dusk) conditions. This is not a fault of this Monocular but a limitation of the size. Cons Neck cord is a bit short and cheap.

Mein erstes Monukular. Klein und handlich für ein 8x42 und ein scharfes klares Bild. Vorallem aber gut mit einer Hand zu bedienen. Bin voll und ganz zufrieden. In Europa gibt es eine 10 Jahres Garantie.

I bought this monocular for safari and absolutely love it! Superb optics, great quality and value, support a family-run world-leading British brand! Really great clear optics, good field of view, very smooth and easy to focus with one hand which is really important for quick changes of distance. Also for me, I wear glasses or prescription sunglasses so the really good eye relief was really important to me - they are perfect for quick spotting without needing to take glasses on and off, I have a perfect view, and the twist-up eye pieces work well for non-glasses wearers (if you let them have a go!). I found them brilliant for dawn and dusk game drives as well, good in low light too. The viewing compared very favourably with much more expensive nikon binocs. I much prefer a smaller lighter monocular to binocs, and am much more likely to carry it with me. I've had an 8x25 before, also useful and very small - but this 42 has so much better field of view and clarity! I've had a higher zoom monocular - 10-25x42, but it was basically useless, impossible to hold steady enough in the hand - and it, and other 8x25 binoculars, had such poor eye relief that I could not really use them at all, made me realise the eye relief is a vital thing for me to use it with my glasses - at least 15mm and preferably more (this one is perfect at 18mm) . This Hawke monocular is so good I might buy the 10x42 as well! But 8x is probably the best sweet spot for ease of spotting moving wildlife. For me, the supplied lanyard came apart on day 1, but I do not care at all - dropped the monoc on the ground and it is tough enough to be absolutely fine, and I wanted a different lanyard anyway. Made one with a ribbon! So I still give 5 stars, the monocular is outstanding value and quality and that is the important thing.