Which one are you choosing, NL Pure 14x52 or 10x52?

[roweraay]

Is it that noticeable of a difference in magnification

More light yes in the 52s. Especially noticeable during dawn/dusk. But zero difference in magnification between 10x42 and 10x52.

 

[naneumranch]

No issues hand holding and keeping stable?


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[Outdoorsmans Team Member]

Well I got the 10x52s in. I did a simple test last night during the back end of twilight by going back and forth between the 10x42 and 10x52 NL Pures. I was looking at the numbers up on power pole transformer about 75 yards away. Everytime I switched back to the 10x52s it felt like I went back 20 minutes in time where it wasnt as dark. At one point, as it got darker, the 10x42s seemingly refused to focus enough to make the edges on the numbers I was looking at crisp and clean while the 10x52s had no problem doing so, and again, the entire image was just a bit brighter. I'm a believer. The 52s are bigger, they are VERY slightly heavier but I think they are my companions from now on and possibly forever. Perfect binos. Im in AK, when its not dusk or dawn, its overcast or I'm chasing moose in the heavily canopied woods so the slight weight and size penalty, I'll get over quickly.

That’s great! We’re happy you’ve enjoyed them, and couldn’t agree more with what you stated!

Once you get them outside and spend some time with them you can really tell the difference.

 

[Outdoorsmans Team Member]

No issues hand holding and keeping stable?


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The hand holding with the 10x52s is very impressive. Now, we always strongly recommend glassing with a tripod, but if you need to hand hold you’ll be in good hands with these.

 

[NDGuy]

More light yes in the 52s. Especially noticeable during dawn/dusk. But zero difference in magnification between 10x42 and 10x52.

Ya I misspoke I meant the objective. The low light difference sounds pretty noticeable from what folks are saying.

 

[fbhandler]

Just wondering for those that have had time with the 14s… how is the handholding working out ?? These are very appealing to me if they could be my one bino in big country, not really that interested in carrying a second separate bino for tripod use only

 

[roweraay]

A 12x52, with the same FOV as the 12x42, would have been the golden middle that would have sold more than either the 14 or the 10, IMHO. Great handholdability, and significantly more light than the 12x42.

 

[Hnthrdr]

A 12x52, with the same FOV as the 12x42, would have been the golden middle that would have sold more than either the 14 or the 10, IMHO. Great handholdability, and significantly more light than the 12x42.

You mean same fov of the 10x42’s? Yes I agree! Unbeatable. They will release them in a year or two I’m sure

 

[Nilgai]

Is it worth trading in my NL Pure 12x42s for the 10x52s?

 

[roweraay]

You mean same fov of the 10x42’s? Yes I agree! Unbeatable. They will release them in a year or two I’m sure

No, a potential 12x52 can never have the FOV of the 10x42. The numbers 12 and 10 represent magnification, which in turn impact the FOV. The higher the magnification, the narrower becomes the FOV.

I am talking about a future 12x52 having the same FOV as the current 12x42, with a 71degree viewing angle. That would be a terrific winning formula for Swarovski.

 

[Hnthrdr]

No, a potential 12x52 can never have the FOV of the 10x42. The numbers 12 and 10 represent magnification, which in turn impact the FOV. The higher the magnification, the narrower becomes the FOV.

I am talking about a future 12x52 having the same FOV as the current 12x42, with a 71degree viewing angle. That would be a terrific winning formula for Swarovski.

Gotcha, I figured maybe with a larger objective they could have a larger FOV. I mean the fov on the current 12’s is Fantastic, never been able to handhold 12’s and it’s not bad with the 12x42 pures

 

[roweraay]

Gotcha, I figured maybe with a larger objective they could have a larger FOV. I mean the fov on the current 12’s is Fantastic, never been able to handhold 12’s and it’s not bad with the 12x42 pures

Yeah, a larger objective will let in more light, which is always a good thing, in poor lighting situations (dawn/dusk). Has zero impact on FOV.

10x42 and 10x52 will have comparable FOV (within a few feet of each other) and thus a future 12x52, can be expected to have a comparable FOV to the current 12x42 (within a few feet of each other). The 12x52 will be a lot brighter than the 12x42, in poor lighting conditions.

 

[Fritz D]

Im thinking the 14x52 NL will complement my 10x50 EL and SFL 8x30 nicely?
Well, my bank balance may balk at 3500 bucks, but oh well...

 

[Hnthrdr]

Yeah, a larger objective will let in more light, which is always a good thing, in poor lighting situations (dawn/dusk). Has zero impact on FOV.

10x42 and 10x52 will have comparable FOV (within a few feet of each other) and thus a future 12x52, can be expected to have a comparable FOV to the current 12x42 (within a few feet of each other). The 12x52 will be a lot brighter than the 12x42, in poor lighting conditions.

You know they will drop those in a year or so… I would have gladly gone with 12x52’s from the get go. But my 12x42’s are pretty ideal for now

 

[roweraay]

You know they will drop those in a year or so… I would have gladly gone with 12x52’s from the get go. But my 12x42’s are pretty ideal for now

Yup, I used to have the 12x42 NL at one time, and along with the forehead rest, I could easily handhold it steadily. I now have an 8x42 NL. I might look at the 14x52 as an addition, or if the 12x52 drops, then I will sell the 8x42 and stick with the 12x52 as the only option (one and done).

 

[Hnthrdr]

Yup, I used to have the 12x42 NL at one time, and along with the forehead rest, I could easily handhold it steadily. I now have an 8x42 NL. I might look at the 14x52 as an addition, or if the 12x52 drops, then I will sell the 8x42 and stick with the 12x52 as the only option (one and done).

Agree about the forehead rest, I thought it was gimmicky at first but I am a big fan of it

 

[mountainmystic1]

Really interesting part in the unboxing video about sending your 42's into Swaro for the stud swap

 

[mountainmystic1]

Agree about the forehead rest, I thought it was gimmicky at first but I am a big fan of it

Same, after using it glassing for hours at a time (hawk counter) i can say that i could never go back to not using it for long glassing sessions.