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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    You like higher magnification, obviously. Why not the NL 12x42 instead of the EL 12x50, or do you do a lot of low light birding where you need the bigger aperture.
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    I loved the SF 10x42 BUT for some reason, maybe my facial structure, I got an orange crescent of glare at the bottom of the FOV in both the SF 8x42 and SF 10x42. Allbinos says it is caused by reflections behind the eyepiece diaphragm...
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    You're correct. I wrote that without comparing the specifications on them. Just lazy, I guess. That is an interesting fact. Usually an 8x32 has a bigger AFOV than an 8x42, like for example the EL 8x32 has a bigger AFOV than the EL 8.5x42. I had the NL 8x42 and for me, it had more glare at the...
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    I got a deal on each one, so it kind of turned out that way. I would be satisfied with the SF in both 8x and 10x or the NL in 8x and 10x, but I like and appreciate the differences between the two binoculars. It is fun to change back and forth. The CA and glare control are a little better on the...
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    Thanks! Still have the Habicht 7x42? Are you ready to argue?:)
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    I do mostly daytime birding now, so I like a 32mm for the smaller size and weight. I like to have an 8x for closer in birding and a 10x for more open country. Likewise, I have settled on the NL 8x32 and the SF 10x32. They both have their strengths and weaknesses, but they are pretty good...
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    1) Swarovski SLC 8x56 (You won't get a better view from any other 8x, including the NL. Aperture rules!) 2) Zeiss Conquest HD 10x56 (Trying to find a 10x that will beat this one is almost impossible because of the 56 mm aperture) 3) Nikon HG 10x25 (One of the best compact binoculars around. It...
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    A full time birding binocular and a pocket binocular, I think, are the best combination if you only have two binoculars. I find 7x and 8x are easier to hold steady, have a bigger FOV and much better DOF than the higher magnifications. I personally like Swarovski's because they have a wide FOV...
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