tpcollins
Well-known member
I'm really checking out the Zeiss Victory FL 8x42 but when I compare them to the FL 8x32, I can't see the advantage with the 8x42's.
The 8x32 lists a FoV of 420', the 8x42 lists 405',
the 8x32 is some 6 ozs lighter,
the 8x32 has 15.5mm eye relief versus the 8x42 with 16.0mm,
the 8x32 has a 16.0 twighlight factor, the 8x42 is 18.3 - doesn't sound like much but that 2.3 more represents an increase of over 14%.
The big difference is the exit pupil - 8x32 is 4.0mm, the 8x42 is 5.25 and I don't really know what that means to me as an eyeglass wearer.
I have Swarovski 8x32 ELs with a 15.0mm eye relief that I'm about to peddle since I have to press my glasses up against them to maximize the view. I'm also not convinved they have the best low light capability that I've seen. Any help understanding the differences I would notice would be appreciated, thanks.
The 8x32 lists a FoV of 420', the 8x42 lists 405',
the 8x32 is some 6 ozs lighter,
the 8x32 has 15.5mm eye relief versus the 8x42 with 16.0mm,
the 8x32 has a 16.0 twighlight factor, the 8x42 is 18.3 - doesn't sound like much but that 2.3 more represents an increase of over 14%.
The big difference is the exit pupil - 8x32 is 4.0mm, the 8x42 is 5.25 and I don't really know what that means to me as an eyeglass wearer.
I have Swarovski 8x32 ELs with a 15.0mm eye relief that I'm about to peddle since I have to press my glasses up against them to maximize the view. I'm also not convinved they have the best low light capability that I've seen. Any help understanding the differences I would notice would be appreciated, thanks.