Hawke Sport Optics Endurance ED 25-75x85mm Spotting Scope
$1,213.25
The featherweight Hawke Sport Optics Endurance ED 25-75×85 Spotting Scope punches well above its weight class, making the high-powered, rugged Hawke Sport Optics Endurance ED Spotting Scope a top of the line choice for serious users. The experts at Hawke Sport Optics designed these Spotting Scopes with fully multi-coated lenses and BaK4 prisms for optimal light transmission, color fidelity, and enhanced resolution. The nitrogen purged, waterproof, and fogproof construction ensures your Hawke Sport Optics Endurance ED 25-75x85mm Angled Spotting Scope will perform in any weather conditions. The dual focus knobs let you adjust the dual focus (coarse and fine) and twist-up eyecups deliver premium comfort with clear views all day long. Use the twist-up eyecups to observe and photograph with ease, especially at longer ranges. For fogproof and waterproof performance, look no further than the Hawke Sport Optics Endurance ED Glass Spotting Scope. Specifications for Hawke Sport Optics Endurance ED 25-75x85mm Spotting Scope: Manufacturer: Hawke Sport Optics Color: Black/Green Magnification: 25 – 75 x Objective Lens Diameter: 85 mm Eye Relief: 0.8 in Exit Pupil: 1.1 – 3.4 mm Field of View, Linear: 46.5 – 90 ft at 1000 yds, 90 – 46.5 ft at 1000 yds Field of View, Angle: 1.7 – 0.9 degrees Optical Coating: Fully Multi-Coated ED Glass: Yes Scope Body Type: Angled Minimum Focus Distance: 5 m Lens Material: ED Glass Close Focus: 5 m Weather Resistance: Yes Water Resistance Level: Waterproof Length: 17.1 in Weight: 64.4 oz Finish: Matte Condition: New Fabric/Material: Rubber Prism System: Porro Prism Material: BAK4 Features of Hawke Sport Optics Endurance ED 25-75x85mm Spotting Scope ED glass Fully multi-coated prisms Dielectric coated for increased reflectivity Dual focus knob (course and fine) 3x ratio eyepieces with twist-up eye cups and retractable sunshades Nitrogen purged Waterproof Fog proof Package Contents: Hawke Sport Optics Endurance ED 25-75x85mm Spotting Scope Lens covers cleaning cloth stay-on soft case
John –
I have used this scope owned by my friend on a 500 yd. shooting seminar. It was so clear and you could see the bullet holes and also compensate for thermal windage. Upon return from our trip I immediately ordered this scope, and if you are a "value" shopper, this is the scope for you. The ordering process (Ricky-Texas) was perfect, and I can't say enough positive things about the product or Optics Planet. Delighted!
BirderSpouse –
I did a lot of research for upgrading my wife's scope for birding, which I am glad to say led to this scope. It has been out on several day-trip car-based expeditions and has performed very well for her. I set this up side-by-side to compare to her much older Raven scope – the improvements are clear across the board. Color, brightness, resolution, lack of chromatic aberration and viewing comfort (including eye relief) are excellent across the impressive 25-75x zoom range. For example, image quality when looking at a white birch tree trunk (with many very fine white lines) was amazing at full zoom at 100 yards. Focus is very precise with the dual-knob system. Fit and finish are also excellent, and it looks quite nice as well. (We did have to snug the eyepiece threads a bit tighter when it first arrived, but that should be part of any new optic checkout upon arrival.) OP price was excellent and there was a 10% off code on top of that for even better value. Very happy with this scope.
Ryan –
There are not a lot of reviews online for this model, so I figure I will add my experience. This is the only spotting scope I have looked through, so I can't compare much but I have some Vortex Diamondback HD binos and have looked through Swarovski binos for reference. Everything I read suggested maxing out your budget for a scope, otherwise you will be looking for another as soon as the cheap one you bought arrives. This model was at the top of my price range so I figured I would try it. I use it mostly for birding and other wildlife viewing. I am definitely pleased with the image quality. Very little chromatic aberration unless there is very high contrast (like the moon against night sky) but even then the image quality is nice and CA is minimal. I took it to the lake and could identify bald eagles, ospreys, and herons at 400+ yards easily and had a wonderful image of them which was exactly what I was looking for. I was even able to watch a raccoon crawl out of the woods to the lake shore at 1000 yards around 8 p.m. with low light.At 25x, the apparent fov in the scope is at the smallest but the image is at its brightest and you have the most eye relief. As you zoom in you lose eye relief but then gain some back as you get closer to 75x and you have the widest apparent fov at 75x. I assume this is how most spotting scopes work. At 75x, you can make it work if you have a sturdy tripod, but to get a great image at full zoom you need good sunlight as there is a noticeable dimness as you zoom in. However the image quality is still great with good lighting. The dimness is also less of a concern at closer ranges as you have less atmospheric effects. Having fine and coarse zoom is also great and I think a must have for a scope with such high magnification.The stay-on case is quite nice and very easy to access the parts of the scope you need while providing some extra protection. The lens covers seems to stay on nicely as well but the stay-on case should keep them on no matter what during transport/storage. Really the only complaint I have is that the twist up eye cup only has one setting. If you twist it down a bit (you need to as you zoom in) then the eye cup will eventually twist down all the way. This is not really a huge issue for use and does not stop me from comfortable viewing at any zoom level, but seems like it could be designed better. I have not tried using this scope wearing eyeglasses but I think it could be difficult to get adequate eye relief at the intermediate zoom ranges (but should be fine at 25x and at 75x).After using this scope for several weekends, I notice much more chromatic aberration in my Diamondback HD 10x50s that I did not see previously. I think that shows the glass is quite a bit nicer in this scope. I would absolutely recommend this scope to anyone with a budget of under $1000. It is great for wildlife viewing and is solidly made. I do not think you would get better performance unless you triple your budget and get something with a larger diameter lens and that is simply due to the increased light you would capture. Item was listed as in stock when I purchased and arrived in just over a week.
magikjaun –
I've looked through several 20-60×80 scopes in the $600 range, and a 20-60×85 in the $900 range so I have an idea of what to expect in this category of scope. I mostly wanted a scope for casual astronomy, at 60x with those scopes Saturn's ring looks distinct but the images were rather lackluster.I had read very positive comments of the image quality the Athlon Ares has, and I was about to order that to give it a shot when I came across the Endurance ED 25-75×85. I searched and only found one place that has reviewed this scope, and they highly praised it. The other two things that convinced me to try it is that it goes to 75x, and has a fine-tune focus.I'm so glad I did, this scope's performance is incredible, for $700 it's an insane value and I scored it on sale for less than that. I suspect the next step up in performance comes at $1500, but for my type of casual use it's not worth spending that much. Handling it everything about it feels quality, it's also rather light for an 85mm, and the soft case is nice. I'm using it on a Vanguard VEO Pro tripod.The image resolution and brightness are fantastic with 98% edge to edge clarity. During the day it's slightly dimmer around 50x, and then again only slightly dimmer to 75x. Keep in mind that at this mag level the exit pupil is a tiny 1.13mm. The entire zoom range maintains its edge to edge clarity, and the limiting factor in resolution is the atmosphere.For astronomy, which is the main reason I wanted it, it's even better as far as scopes go. At 75x Saturn really starts to look fascinating! The planet and its ring are independent bodies, and the sharpness of the image through this scope is unreal, everyone I show this to is amazed. At 56x I can already see Jupiter's bands, with a vivid image of the planet and its Galilean moons. During this type of use is where the fine-tune focus comes in handy.Bottom line if your budget is around $800 for a spotting scope, buy this one.
Optical Reviewer –
I purchased this Hawke Optics Endurance ED 25-75x85mm Spotting Scope from Optics Planet Order #: 101-0802-955779Order Date: Aug 02, 2022, the scope is about 3 1/2 years old and from day one viewing shooting targets at 200 yards was not sharp and clear, and this scope claims it uses ED Glass? After shooting yesterday at 200 yards with again poor optical results from this Hawke Optics spotting scope said I'm done with this scope while I today emailed Hawke Optics Scope customer service stating this optical problem of mine with their scope, 3 1/2 years ago I paid $700.00 for this Hawke spotting scope and today it's $859.00 due to inflation. I'm hoping I received a defective Hawke spotting scope and Hawke Optics lifetime replacement warranty will replace my defective scope with a no flawed, clear viewing scope. If you purchase this scope and are not pleased with it's optical performance you need to get a full credit refund and jump up to purchasing a Zeiss or Kowa, or Vortex scopes, the extra expense will provide a lifetime of clear viewing. Make sure your new scope purchase has High Definition / ED Glass (Enhanced Definition Glass Lenses) or you will get stuck with poor blurred, dark sight picture.Eric Rambis