Hawke Sapphire ED 8x43 OH

Whilst not as compact or as lightweight as the top-hinge 8x42 Sapphire ED, the open hinge design on these binoculars frees up a large region on the barrels that makes for a very secure and comfortable space for you to hold onto. This makes them popular with a number of users, but especially those who sometimes carry about their binoculars in one hand rather than have them swinging around your neck on the end of the neck strap.
The 43mm objective lenses on these binoculars are interesting in that there is not a perceptible difference in size or weight between these and your more standard 8x42 binoculars, but with a little more surface area, they are able to collect just that little more light and thus potentially deliver a brighter image.
This benefit is further demonstrated by the larger exit pupil that these generate which results in an improved performance in low light conditions. This puts this Sapphire ED binocular forward as an excellent choice if you are often out during twilight or explore thickly forested areas where light conditions are far from optimal.
As with the 8x42 model, these have a fantastically wide field of view (142m @ 1000m), which for most users, but especially bird watchers is especially important. This is because it makes it much easier to quickly locate them and then at closer ranges is much easier to keep them in view as they move about.
With 16.6mm of eye relief, these binoculars are suitable for eyeglass wearers and the closest focus distance of 2 meters means they can also be used for observing things like butterflies, other insects or even birds on a nearby feeder from very close range.

About Hawke Sapphire ED Binoculars

Award winning Hawke Sapphire ED binoculars offer great optical performance using the best technology and great build materials that makes them incredibly durable. You can choose between pocket and all-round models for everyday use. They integrate ED glass, are fully multi-coated and hydrophobic coating included in objective lenses. Sapphire ED binoculars can also pride themselves in wider field of view and long eye relief. Made out of magnesium housing and enclosed in beautifully designed rubber armouring makes them a real pleasure to use. They come in black and green color. The comfortability is also integrated in models with 43 mm lens diameter with an open-bridge design offering a firm wrap-around grip. They are well protected against water and internal fogging and therefore able to offer the maximum resilience in extreme weather conditions.

Basic Features

Great ergonomics integrated in Hawke Sapphire is shown in a lightweight and compact roof prism design that offers straight through design for comfortable handling. The models offer top-hinge design with 43 mm models and open-bridge design with 43 mm models for additional reduction of the weight and available surface to hold them firmly. Sapphire ED binoculars use magnesium alloy which is extremely lightweight for everyday use, but still durable to withstand the test of time. Underside of the barrels lie thumb depressors that help you with correct position of your hands, giving you a great balance. The rubber armouring also protect the whole body of these binoculars against impacts. Sapphire ED models are tightly sealed to make them resilient in even the most extreme weather conditions. Together with nitrogen gas filling to prevent internal fogginess, this significantly prevents corrosion and molding in a long run.

Optical Properties

Sapphire ED offers incredible optical performance at a reasonable price for everyday use of birdwatchers and other wildlife observations and will satisfy even hunters and other more professional users. All the models offer amazing wide field of view that can easily help you in dynamic situations when you have to track down fast moving subjects such as big birds. They are fully multi-coated, with phase correction, dielectric prism coatings and extra-low dispersion glass that helps to eliminate unwanted chromatic aberration and glaring. This technology also helps with better light gathering and enhances contrast and colors for extremely lifelike images. There is also hydrophobic objective lens coating added, which is scratch-resistant since it repels moisture. When it comes to focusing, the Sapphire ED binoculars use grippy central focusing mechanism for quick adjustments and right-eye diopter to compensate for differences in the eyesight. Multi-positioned eyecups are also very convenient for quick and firm twist-up adjustments to make a proper eye-relief.

Accessories

The Sapphire ED comes in high-quality leather case, impressively designed and well-padded to protect them. There is also neoprene neck strap added, objective lens covers and rainguards.

Features of Hawke Sapphire ED Binoculars

• Magnesium Housing
• Fully Multi-coated
• ED Glass
• Hydrophobic Objective Lens Coating
• Roof Prism
• Phase Correction
• Dielectric Prism Coating
• Bak4 Prisms
• Central Focusing
• Left-eye Diopter
• Twist-up Eyecups
• Waterproof
• Fog-proof (Nitrogen Filling)
• Tripod Adaptable

Accessories of Hawke Sapphire ED Binoculars

• Neoprene Neckstrap
• Leather Carring Case
• Objective Lens Covers
• Rainguards
• Lens Cleaning Cloth

Available models of Hawke Sapphire ED Binoculars

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Hawke offers 10 years of warranty for Sapphire ED series. The warranty claim is non-transferable and the proof of purchase must be presented. You can register your Hawke binoculars here and avoid the further complications in case the proof of purchase might get lost in the future. The company repairs or replaces damaged products without charge. However, it doesn’t include No Fault Policy – doesn’t cover damages due to mishandling, misuse, neglect or accidental damage. Wear items such as lens covers are not covered.

You can learn more about our own warranty policy on the following link:

https://www.optics-trade.eu/en/warranty-policy.html

No matter what happens to your binoculars, we will be here to help you.

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