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  1. wolfbirder

    8x42 vs 10x42 the old story from a new perspective

    8 x 42s went through a real favoured phase here in the UK, I do have a pair but rarely use them unless its dense woodland birding where you need quick focus and can obtain close views. I much prefer my 10 x 42s though (Swarovski), because as said above, that extra 20-25% closer or more powerful...
  2. wolfbirder

    8x42 vs 10x42 the old story from a new perspective

    I have 2 pairs of binoculars, 8 x 42 RSPB HD and 10 x 43 Hawke Frontier. Both are pretty good mid-to-upper range bins, but obviously not as good as Leica/Swarovski etc. But in general I use the 8 x 42 when I am birding in woodland with quick moving close warblers, and my 10 x 42 when doing all...
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