8x as Primary Glassing Optic?

[TREE ‘EM]

I’ve used my Swarovski 7x32s for everything for the past 30 years with no complaints.
I’ve also got a Swarovski 20-60x65 spotter, which seldom ever gets used in the field.

I’ve run through a pile of 8x and 10x range finding binoculars over the years. My current set is Leica Geovid Pro10x42. They would suit me as an all around pic, but I still prefer my old Swarovski set overall.

I tried some 15x binoculars a few years back and quickly got eye fatigue from the amplified shakes.

 

[Butcher8]

Vortex strike eagle 1-8x is pretty ok for the money.

 

[NickyD]

I just upgraded to EL 8.5x42 so maybe I’ll feel differently but as of now I can’t imagine going on a deer hunt without a spotter. I have a maven CS.1a and while I know there’s a lot better out there, it’s still extremely useful to get a closer look. I find myself glassing with it at least 50% of the time