Jerry, what I am really looking for is a carbon fibre 9x50 SVFHTFLEWAPB !!
Absent that, I see viable options as 8.5x42SV, or 10X50SV (would probably have one of those if they were lighter, and had a quicker larger focusing wheel), or one of the lightweight 10x42's (MHG, Minox APO), or even the rather longer SF, though those give up something in low light ability - I easily exceed a 4mm exit pupil even in normal daytime viewing in shadows, under canopies etc. So that's one compromise already.
The lightweight compact 10x42's tick a lot of other boxes though, so we shall see .... The MHG is definitely in consideration, even on the business coin
...... I will reserve judgement until I can do appropriate comparisons with my own eyes .....
I know things like the Conquest HD's, Kowa Genesis XP's, Maven ABK's, etc have their fans, but heavy bins, and/or CCW focusers are not what I am looking for, and I really don't like the Conquest HD!
In the meantime the 8x43 ED3's also tick lots and lots of boxes - they certainly raised an eyebrow with the Swarovski head honchos! You should try one ..... :cat:
You have given your MHG a pretty good rap. I know you have had the 10x42 SF, and 8.5x42 SV for a long time - how do you find your 10x42MHG in comparison to them? Specifically in the areas of:-
1. Resolution/ Sharpness
2. Microcontrast
3. CA handling
4. Brightness
5. Colour cast
6. Vividness of colour at the extremes of the spectrum (ie. the purples/blues, and reds)?
Thanks!
Chosun :gh: