what size of bino's

[RSWO 0]

What is the thoughts on bino's 8x42 or 10x42

 

pro's and con's pse

 

THANKS RSWO

[john robbo 30]

Always used 7 or 8 x42's but just bought a pair of Zeiss victory 10x42 fl's and they are unreal clarirty and very light weight.

I would stick with low mag if they are cheaper quality optics but these new ones are fantastic.

And remember I use my bins every day and evening for work.

But more info on what you need them for would be helpful.

woodland hill red roe munties day only or twilight + terraian and budget.

regards john.

[RSWO 0]

Always used 7 or 8 x42's but just bought a pair of Zeiss victory 10x42 fl's and they are unreal clarirty and very light weight.

I would stick with low mag if they are cheaper quality optics but these new ones are fantastic.

And remember I use my bins every day and evening for work.

But more info on what you need them for would be helpful.

woodland hill red roe munties day only or twilight + terraian and budget.

regards john.

 

looking at these Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Binoculars. got a friend in US at the moment and he can get 8x42 or 10x42 $300 (£200ish)

Edited April 23, 2010 by RSWO

[flytie 1]

8x42 are easier to hold steady while glassing and are just about perfect for woodland stalking IMO.

 

10x42 are probably better if you are glassing hillsides and long distance. They are more difficult to hold steady, because of the strength of magnification, and are often used with a rest (using a stick etc.)

 

A good quality pair of either will be a pleasure to use.

 

ft

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

Id go with the 8x42 mate !!

[SNAP SHOT 194]

yep....

 

 

i'd go for 8x42 also for stalking...... a good compromise of weight, mag, size,

 

ATB.

 

 

Snap.

[martin 332]

It is a personal thing,but,I use 10x42 HD rf Leicas'

 

Martin

[gentleman jim 2]

i bought myself a pair of leica 8x42 GEOVID HD. and they are great,very clear glass and great to use.

i'm just going to get a elastic chest strap for this season coming and i'll be laughing

[clint 45]

Is good value for me Praktica CN10 x 42

[wireviz 8]

7 OR 8 WITH A 42 OR ABOVE OBJECTIVE ARE WHAT YOU WANT THE 10 TIMES ARE OK FOR TH OLDER CHAPS THAT SIT AROUND ALL DAY HIGH SEATS AND GENTLE WALKS ALONG A HEDGE.

[john robbo 30]

what you saying W.V. i've just bought x10's and i'm 43.

I like a gentle walk for sure but i'm not old LOL

Edited April 29, 2010 by john robbo

[waidmann 105]

some are old at 35 bud(me included).

i think the relevance of age is more down to the light value/pupil width when it comes to bino's and age.

 

atb waidmann

[Steve McHardy 2]

some are old at 35 bud(me included).

i think the relevance of age is more down to the light value/pupil width when it comes to bino's and age.

 

atb waidmann

 

i have a pair of 10x50 bushnell an im only 30 they have a wee bit of weight about them but i find that handy so i know if ive left them lying when they are not there i got the perma focus ones which i found are good for scanning a large area quickly and they werent expensive. most of the pro stalkers i used to keeper with used svarofski 8x42 but u need a morgage to buy the things.

[wireviz 8]

Like i said Jon when you are struggling to use a 7x mag for stalking its time to take up knitting or you could always let other people shoot your deer

 

PS here is a mistake i made because the magnification on my bins was to small.

[mj robson 8]

I like 10x mag as the ground I stalk is quite open. I also use a 30x spotting scope for a good look up close.