Endurance ED 8x42 Monocular Green

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 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. :)

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.

I bought this for my mom for Mother’s Day. She uses it all the time, and even as she’s becoming more experienced of a bird watcher, she isn’t wanting to get another one.I know you don’t know my mom, but she is very critical, and this speaks volumes about the product.

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!

Nice product. Acid test was looking at stars at night. Very tight points, without much distortion. It beats my Vortex Viper 8x42 binocs for clarity.

This performs well within the price range I was looking for. Not disappointed.

Don't go to Costa Rica without one.