Zeiss Dialyts Classic 7x42 had them now for nearly 8 years - not let me down once; brilliant light gathering esp. at dusk and ergonomics too. What will happen if they ever get broken - shudder to think.
Regards Jack
That's EASY! LEICA 7X42 BN>
Dennis
Ronald,
Great report!
Bill
Thanks, Bill. Imagine what a view the 8x56 FL's would provide when the 7x42 is already that good... But this is not the subject in this post.
Impressive but shaky. The 8x56 is really heavy, so heavy in fact that it is a real challenge to hold it steady. The weight distribution is also not nearly as perfect as in the 42 mm models.
It is clearly designed for hunters who stay stationary and use is in a hide with some sort of support. You at least need to rest you elbows on a support to use it for a prolonged period of time.
It is as heavy as a 65 mm Diascope with an eye-piece.
Tom
Greetings!
Yes... that's all fine, but the real burning question is: Is it heavy?
Best wishes,
Bawko
I suppose I'm probably the only one here who actually uses an 8x56 FL for birding. I've found it to be just as handy as the 8x42 for quick aquisition and focusing on a bird. In addition I can hold it quite a bit steadier than any smaller 8x bin, in part owing to the extra weight which tends to damp hand tremors and in part because of the large surfaces to grip. I often hold it with the right hand at the back end for focusing and the left hand forward wrapped around the left barrel.
The 56 FLs are forward-heavy, aren't they?
Tom