Which 10x42 binoculars are you using the most? (2 Viewers)

[iseegeorgesstar]

I wanted to title this thread "Best 10x42 binoculars 2022" but best is subjective because people put different levels of importance on different factors. So "which 10x42 binos are you using the most?" seemed like a better compromise to avoid a flame war.

There's old best bino threads out there but they don't include new releases like Zeiss SPL or NL Pure in some cases.

I'm particularly interested in hearing about transparency / depth of field / color.

Thanks for your thoughts and opinions.

 

[tenex]

Are you just starting a discussion, or trying to choose one yourself, and if so what are your preferences?

My own 10x42 choice is the SLC HD, with reasons explained in a couple of recent threads, although an NL is certainly tempting too.
Choosing SLC over NL... (Swaro please read)
Zeiss SFL 8x40, A Field Review

 

[chill6x6]

I've probably used a pre-Field Pro EL the MOST....but the Noctivid and Conquest HD are pretty close.

 

[Hermann]

Canon 10x42 IS-L. IMO, the best view you will get with a non-tripod mounted 10x binocular.

Same here.

Hermann

 

[dorubird]

I used the most Conquest 10x42, same like chill6x6!
But in present Victory SF 10x42 will be the most one!

 

[Mike Crawley]

10 year old pair of Swarovski ELs - it’s an easy choice as I only have one pair of 10x42 binoculars

 

[Rg548]

Meopta Meostars HD 10x42.
Found by accident one day in a shop, and so good that I see no need to change.... even though I'm a huge Ultravid fanboy.
Pures are incredible but too clinical for me.
Sold my Nikon SE's a while ago..... probably shouldn't have done that really

 

[Uncle Meat]

Using my Olive Green Noctivid 10x42's at the moment. Even holding them is a dream. They are beautifully weighted.

 

[kabsetz]

Canon 10x42 IS L

 

[GrampaTom]

2019 EL. Done.

 

[Binocollector]

I rarely use a 10x42 but if I do it is my DDoptics Lux HR with field flatteners.

 

[Rg548]

I rarely use a 10x42 but if I do it is my DDoptics Lux HR with field flatteners.

Why do you rarely use this format??

 

[Binocollector]

Why do you rarely use this format??

Just not a favourite of mine. My favourite formats are 7x30/35 or 8x30/32. Of the 10x binos I own -- another DDoptics model is my favourite, the "Pirschler" 10x45 because of better ergonomics.

 

[wdc]

Noctivid.
I did use a 10x42 EDG, but the fit and feel of the Noctivid was better for me. The EDG is on semi-permanent loan to a birding friend.
Since I'm comfortable with the Noctivid, its kept me from being tempted by other possible 10x42's which I'm sure are equally good, and perhaps even 'superior', at least on paper.

-Bill

 

[Ruff-Leg]

Like many others, I don't use the 10x42 format that much, but I'm perfectly satisfied with the Monarch HG 10x42. Field of view, eye-relief, weight, resolution and sharpness, and color rendition suit my needs.

 

[dries1]

Out of these likely the SE with the FL and EDG so there is not only one used the most.

 

[jgraider]

Meostar HD

 

[William Lewis]

None. For my sins I can't hold them steady enough. When I used 10's I spent the whole time looking for the nearest gate to lean on so I could get a useable view.

 

[Ted Y.]

Steiner 10x42 IF, a Porro model

• large FOV
• interesting DOF
• easy to keep in equilibrium (it is shorter than Nikon Porro binoculars)

 

[Rg548]

None. For my sins I can't hold them steady enough. When I used 10's I spent the whole time looking for the nearest gate to lean on so I could get a useable view.

I would normally agree with that, and it's why I've always favoured 8's...
But the dense and solid Meostars enable a very stable view 👍