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    8x42 vs 10x42 the old story from a new perspective

    I personally find the better FOV and perhaps just as importantly the depth of of field of 7or 8x binoculars superior in woodland. I used my Zeiss Dialyt 7x42 as my default binocular for many years without using my older 10x40s.
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    8x42 vs 10x42 the old story from a new perspective

    Weight and field of view are not the only factors. Many years ago after using 10x binoculars for approx 18 years I purchased the Zeiss 7x42 and hardly ever used my 10x40 dialyts again. The advantage in woodland or forest was the deciding factor and this was due to better close focusing and depth...
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