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Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose? (7 Viewers)

The swarovski scope ATC 17-40x56.

Having just one: NL 10x32
Having two: NL 10x32 + SLC 8x42
Having three: NL 10x32 + SLC 8x42 + Curio 7x21
Having four: add the EL 12x50

All 4 powers and all needs (for me) covered.
And of course a scope. No need for a bigger one.
Oh wow. All Swarovski. Some good choices in there. Those SLC 42s are something special. I think I like the SLCs better than the NLs or ELs.
 
Two is tough.
I'd definitely choose a pair of 7s. Either my UVs or FLs. Probably my UVs.
From my existing collection, I'd take my Trinovid 8x50s or my SLC 15s.
I kinda feel like I should compliment my 7s with a pair of 10s, but I don't have a pair of 10s that I'm really crazy about. Come to think of it, I've never had a pair of 10s that I loved. Maybe it is time to try a pair of 10x50s. I'm a big objective lens kind of a guy, so 10x42s never really did it for me.
 
Today, if i could only keep two (from my existing collection):
Leitz 7x35B and Zeiss 15x60 BGAT

OR

Leica Trinovid 7x42 BN and Leica 12x50 HD+
 

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