Super Dave
Well-known member
Hi everyone,
I've owned the 15x50's for 7 years and for the most part have been very happy with them. I just sold my 14x40 Fujinons and was thinking about ordering a second pair of the 15x50's to keep in a second location. The Fujinon's stabilization was great but they took too long to get warmed up and in viewing mode (about 8 to 10 seconds). That was too long to spot a plane or boat cruising by.
The Canon tech guy I spoke to today said the new ones are brighter compared to the older ones due to their construction (he compared it to a SLR lens...but I'm not a camera guy). The 14x32 has a narrower FOV than the 15x50 and I've got to think it won't be as bright. It's a lot lighter and the image stabilization sounds a little better. The weight isn't an issue for me. A great view is what I'm after. On paper, the 15x50 still looks like the winner.
What do you folks think?
Has anyone had a chance to view the new 14x32 model? I'd like to know how it compares to the 15x50.
Thanks,
Dave
I've owned the 15x50's for 7 years and for the most part have been very happy with them. I just sold my 14x40 Fujinons and was thinking about ordering a second pair of the 15x50's to keep in a second location. The Fujinon's stabilization was great but they took too long to get warmed up and in viewing mode (about 8 to 10 seconds). That was too long to spot a plane or boat cruising by.
The Canon tech guy I spoke to today said the new ones are brighter compared to the older ones due to their construction (he compared it to a SLR lens...but I'm not a camera guy). The 14x32 has a narrower FOV than the 15x50 and I've got to think it won't be as bright. It's a lot lighter and the image stabilization sounds a little better. The weight isn't an issue for me. A great view is what I'm after. On paper, the 15x50 still looks like the winner.
What do you folks think?
Has anyone had a chance to view the new 14x32 model? I'd like to know how it compares to the 15x50.
Thanks,
Dave