Pros & Cons
Pros
They have a high qulity feel about them. Unbeatable lifetime guarantee. The binoculars were repaired and back in my hands 48 hours later.
Easy to use and quick to use. The eyepiece covers fit well on these. The objective covers are captive so no risk of losing them. Compared with the excellent swan and nikon glasses.
I was relieved to get delivery before brexit complications. I hope all businesses in the uk and ireland continue to thrive.
For their spec, their size and weight are not remotely troublesome. Lightweight and compact is a real boon when travelling.
Both models feature a mounting bush for fitting a mono or tripod adapter. The hawkes are a bit heavier than the plastic body ones, but i think the compromise to get that extra sturdiness is acceptable.
Cons
First binoculars not calibrated, after replacement another example comes in the semi condition, not calibrated too. Tiny screws fall out of front lens and also are lost- resulting in the lens almost hanging on. Clear indication of extremely poor quali... Read More
Highlights
Quality
They feel robust and the quality of image is brilliant
Well bought these for a surprise for my husband he is absolutely over the moon the quality is absolutely amazing would highly r... Read More
I am a casual birdwatcher and have used the standard binocular on the basis that i would have to spend a lot more money to find... Read More
Build quality is very good being metal body rather than the plastic of similar style and priced ones the hawkes are a bit heav... Read More
Price
100 yes they are totally worth the price
Packaging/appearance
The push on rubber covers for the exit pupil end of the binos is less well designed and in the field these always fall open the... Read More
Competitiveness
There is some glare problems and ease of use problems but it is clear improvement compared to my cheapos in many features
A lovely pair of binos at a reasonable price
Youll be able to check out some of the technical information elsewhere but from a laymans perspective these are very impressive
In the end hawke brought not enough to the table compared to my cheapos
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Fantastic binocularsoptical quality is absolutely second to none
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Secondly the objective lens covers are not as well fitting as they should be
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Very good binoculars with good clear vision
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I wear glasses and when the eyepieces are screwed down they operate well
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I find the end lens caps frustrating for whilst they have a flap attaching them to the bins which is generally secure although fell off today they do not fit snugly enough to remain in situ and have to be continually pushed back on
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Would have appreciated a receipt some sort of document having spent £209
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Suppose i can print off my amazon email
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
After weeks of looking at reviews magnifications etc i purchased this rather than a opticron 8 x 32 which in itself had won a best small bino