Me too, currently prefererring greater magnification to be able see more detail, which usually means 'only' 5 or 6 degrees but while trying out different binoculars have come to think that it is probably enough:-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vision_span
"...The visual field of the human eye spans approximately 120 degrees of arc. However, most of that arc is peripheral vision."
"...The field of view that is observed with sufficient resolution to read text typically spans about 6 degrees of arc,..."
- and with higher magnification I believe that d.o.f. tends to be reduced
so that when looking at a distant object, or into trees or bushes, usually with a narrower field e.g. at 10/12x:
[big objects/s - less context/f.o.v. - shallow d.o.f. = subject emphasised] ...like 'bokeh' in photography?
ceasar,
Yes, for occasional vistas and close range, I do prefer lower magnification,
to make the view seem more natural, usually with a wider field e.g. at 6/7x:
[small object/s + more context/f.o.v. + greater d.o.f. = immersion] ...which may also need less adjustment to focus?