In my last post here, I mentioned that the Swaro 10x30 CL companions could be difficult to hold steady at times and I am considering getting an 8x32 Victory FL. However, after much reading on this forum, I am re-thinking the 8x as I see lots of folks use 10x for birding and wildlife observation. I have been reading a lot of material on the Zeiss Experience sub-forum here and its been helpful as well.
I live on the high desert southwest and most wildlife is viewed from a distance so the 10x seems more appropriate.
I would like to stay on the lighter side as well so am thinking about the following:
Would a larger binocular be easier to hold steady? I really dont have too bad of a problem with the CL's, its just something I notice on occasion.
The bins I am considering are:
Victory FL 10x32 seems to be highly regarded based on the reading I have done here and reviews on other sites.
Victory SF 10x32 maybe optically better than the FL? Easier to hold with the open bridge design?
Swaro EL SV 10x32 probably very similar to my CL's, but better optically, bigger and open bridge design as well.
Is there one of these 3 that would stand out based on the questions I am asking? Is there another x32 bin I should consider? I want to make this a long term buy and I dont have an opportunity to try these out locally. I may be on the east coast in Jan so maybe more opportunity there though.
I appreciate any thoughts & opinions.
thanks!
zdr
I live on the high desert southwest and most wildlife is viewed from a distance so the 10x seems more appropriate.
I would like to stay on the lighter side as well so am thinking about the following:
Would a larger binocular be easier to hold steady? I really dont have too bad of a problem with the CL's, its just something I notice on occasion.
The bins I am considering are:
Victory FL 10x32 seems to be highly regarded based on the reading I have done here and reviews on other sites.
Victory SF 10x32 maybe optically better than the FL? Easier to hold with the open bridge design?
Swaro EL SV 10x32 probably very similar to my CL's, but better optically, bigger and open bridge design as well.
Is there one of these 3 that would stand out based on the questions I am asking? Is there another x32 bin I should consider? I want to make this a long term buy and I dont have an opportunity to try these out locally. I may be on the east coast in Jan so maybe more opportunity there though.
I appreciate any thoughts & opinions.
thanks!
zdr
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