The hawke frontier ed 8x32 binoculars feature phase corrected prisms and a high performance ed glass optical system in a magnesium alloy open hinge body the ed glass multi coated optics and phase corrected prisms increases performance and enhances light transmission to deliver a clear bright viewing experience the open hinge cut away design reduces weight making these binoculars less tiring to hold for long periods of time with a minimal close focus of 2m and an extra wide field of view th