Yukondog
WKR
So, I think I have talked myself into 8x32 binos. My hunting so far in life has been 90% at or below treeline. I do have the Nikon ED 50 (13x-30x) spotter that is used when closer looks are needed and it can be used, which is not that often at all. One day I will draw my goat and sheep tag and that is when I may regret not having the 10x42's.
Went to a optic shop today and looked at Zeiss FL 8x42 and Swaro EL SV 8.5x42. For my eye the Swaro was noticeably brighter, sharper and felt better in my hands. This was at 10am, so low light conditions where not tested. I have not put my hands on the 8x32's yet as the shop does not carry them. They are ordering them for me to look at. I will go back in October when it is low light conditions around 6pm when they close to get a better feel for low light glassing.
The 32's have grabbed my attention because of their physical size. Inch smaller and 8oz lighter than 42's. FOV is greater in the 32's as well.
Who has hunting experience using 8x32 glass? Do you feel under powered or really wish you had 10x42's? Do you find that the 32 glass is great for the majority of glassing duty? My thought is since I have the spotter I don't need anything more powerful around my neck.
Would love to hear some real life hunting experiences with 8x32 glass. I can't duplicate it in the parking lot of a store.
Thanks for your input!
Matt
Went to a optic shop today and looked at Zeiss FL 8x42 and Swaro EL SV 8.5x42. For my eye the Swaro was noticeably brighter, sharper and felt better in my hands. This was at 10am, so low light conditions where not tested. I have not put my hands on the 8x32's yet as the shop does not carry them. They are ordering them for me to look at. I will go back in October when it is low light conditions around 6pm when they close to get a better feel for low light glassing.
The 32's have grabbed my attention because of their physical size. Inch smaller and 8oz lighter than 42's. FOV is greater in the 32's as well.
Who has hunting experience using 8x32 glass? Do you feel under powered or really wish you had 10x42's? Do you find that the 32 glass is great for the majority of glassing duty? My thought is since I have the spotter I don't need anything more powerful around my neck.
Would love to hear some real life hunting experiences with 8x32 glass. I can't duplicate it in the parking lot of a store.
Thanks for your input!
Matt