Apples and bowling balls, yes I know. But I'm just curious as August is coming up, these 2 binos will be released around this time, what are you guys getting? Both perhaps?
I'm not sure myself. I just started getting into birding. I have a 10x42 IS, but I've decided that I will only use it for astronomy.
I know they're different binos completely, thus it will probably be all down to 32 vs 42... But if you were just say shopping for a new bino, which would you go for first?
They're both going to be effectively, pretty much the same optically.
Your biggest choice will be 32mm vs 42mm, which should offer a little easier eye placement/ alignment for the larger bin - but you won't know for sure without actually trying the units for yourself, to see how they work with your eyes/noggin. You also need to consider whether you want 8x, or 10x - or both ! - or all four !! Ultimately how easy they are for you to look through, and how much you like the view, will sway you more than most other aspects.
What may make a difference is the weight of the 32mm at ~600grams vs the 42mm at ~850 grams.
I would suggest getting a look through/trial/rent of both sizes to see which one gels with you.
In 32mm try the Swarovski SV in 8 or 10x, preferably both.
In 42mm try the Zeiss SF in 8 or 10x, preferably both.
The ergonomics of both the 32SF and the 42NL will be similar enough to the 42SF that you could pretty much go by how that feels for balance. Obviously the sizes are going to feel quite different. You might also want to get your hands on some Swarovski x42mm SV's and/or Leica x42mm NoctiVids, to see how carrying ~850grams around grabs you.
This should tell you if you have a clear preference for one size and/or format, or whether you need to contemplate multiple bins in your future. :eek!: :eat:
I think that's the guts of what you need to consider/ try, before buying - most everything else written about bins not here yet (and a fair chunk of what is written after they get here !
will be BB stacking ....... :cat:
Chosun :gh: