So I compared 3 different ‘HD’ x42s at Cabela’s recently: Euro, Conquest, and Trinovid. Optically I preferred the Euro to the others, and thought that it was the only one that may be preferable to my MHG. But it was way too heavy. So when the x32 models went on closeout last week I jumped on a 8x32 Euro HD.
Pros: Great color, contrast, glare control, and perceived sharpness. Wide FOV with a pleasing amount of pincushion and large sweet spot. The view was very similar to the MHG, but with better CA control and slightly dimmer.
Cons: the eyecups are tiny, and I couldn’t find a way to comfortably look through these (no glasses). The focus wheel was stiff and a bit gritty and felt slow. I really don’t like that the diopter doesn’t turn with the focus wheel as well. They are very dense and actually few heavier in the hand than my MHG x42 despite being a bit lighter.
I returned these, despite wanting to like them. I considered 3D printing an eyecup attachment to make these work, but thought better of it since I have a perfectly good MHG. My nitpicks with these were all very minor except for the eyecups, which were the dealbreaker.
Pros: Great color, contrast, glare control, and perceived sharpness. Wide FOV with a pleasing amount of pincushion and large sweet spot. The view was very similar to the MHG, but with better CA control and slightly dimmer.
Cons: the eyecups are tiny, and I couldn’t find a way to comfortably look through these (no glasses). The focus wheel was stiff and a bit gritty and felt slow. I really don’t like that the diopter doesn’t turn with the focus wheel as well. They are very dense and actually few heavier in the hand than my MHG x42 despite being a bit lighter.
I returned these, despite wanting to like them. I considered 3D printing an eyecup attachment to make these work, but thought better of it since I have a perfectly good MHG. My nitpicks with these were all very minor except for the eyecups, which were the dealbreaker.