FlightTest
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Hi. I'm looking for binoculars for my 70+ parents who are going on an Alaska cruise later this year and also like to look at birds in their backyard and on the occasional short hike. I need something < $100 that's easy for amateurs who wear glasses to use and carry. I'm open to suggestions, but the two that seem to fit are:
Levehuk Karma Pro 8x32
https://www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Levenhuk8x32KarmaPro-166.htm
Carson RD 8x26
https://carson.com/products/rd-series-rd-826/
Levehuk weighs 19 oz, the surface area of the lens is larger and it's fully multi-coated. The Carson weighs 10 oz and it's partially multi-coated. Will the difference in weight and lenses make a difference in image quality and how easy it is to use the binoculars? I see my parents using the lighter Carson more, but not if there's a clear difference in usability and clarity. Thanks.
Levehuk Karma Pro 8x32
https://www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Levenhuk8x32KarmaPro-166.htm
Carson RD 8x26
https://carson.com/products/rd-series-rd-826/
Levehuk weighs 19 oz, the surface area of the lens is larger and it's fully multi-coated. The Carson weighs 10 oz and it's partially multi-coated. Will the difference in weight and lenses make a difference in image quality and how easy it is to use the binoculars? I see my parents using the lighter Carson more, but not if there's a clear difference in usability and clarity. Thanks.