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  1. yarrellii

    8x32 advice?

    Sorry if sounded like showing off, no intention whatsoever, only a bit of background to illustrate that my opinion/preference was not based on a single experience with a single unit in god-knows-what shape. I've found a common trait which makes me say that focus wheel on the UV is not my...
  2. yarrellii

    8x32 advice?

    @MiddleRiver I've owned UV-UVHD in 8x20, 8x32 (HD and regular), 7x42, 10x50, and the FL in 8x32 (twice), 7x42 (three times), 10x42 and 8x56. That is to say that I'm familiar with each brand's take on focus wheels. Yes, both the UV and FL are smooth, and if the unit in question has no issue, they...
  3. yarrellii

    8x32 advice?

    This is a tough decision to make, since both binoculars you mention (FL and UV) are very good. However, maybe your previous experience with larger FL and UV might not be a perfect reference point, because both 8x32 are pretty stubby and short. Yes, the 42 mm FL and UV are also quite compact for...
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