Binoculars -- which magnification/objective lens size

trimix

Well-Known Member
Dear all

Im hoping to get some decent binos this year and have come down to a choice of 8 x 42 or 10 x42.


I thought the 10 x 42 would be better as would be able to see more detail and thence select best cull candidate

however

10 x 42 is harder to hold steady and I believe the 8x42 would be better in poor light?

For info most of my stalking will be England but may have a Foray up north in a year or two.

Id really appreciate some thoughts and thanks in advance.
 
8x42 ideal for woodland etc, 10x42 more suited to hill stalking, Have used both for both but all round prefer the 8x42s:thumb:.
Interesting to see what others think.
Sinbad
 
Hello. 8x42 won't be great in poor light. If you have a 6x42 riflescope it will knock spots off your 8x42 bins; give it a try at dusk. 7x50 is great, but heavy.
 
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If you can hold a rifle steady you can hold 10x40s steady! The wobble worry is for the sorry individuals who don't shoot!
 
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