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New 8x30-32 binoculars (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Dragoon
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Gijs van Ginkel
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Dragoon, one of the Kite models could also be of your liking.
Gijs van Ginkel
Gijs van Ginkel
For $500 you will get a better value and more performance getting an 8x42 and it's probably a better all around binocular. A 42mm brings in 70% more light than a 32mm. I would look at the Vortex Viper HD 8x42 or a Nikon Monarch 7 8x42.
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How about a Nikon 8x30 EII if you like a large FOV?
edwincjones
Well-known member
I am very happy with the quality of optics and construction of my 6.5x32 Kowas,
but less is reported about the 8x32s
dries1
Member
My few pents on this is for the money, out of the formats I have experience with, the 6.5X32 is by far the best of the three, followed by the 8X42 and the 8X32.
The larger exit pupil coupled with less focus adjustment required makes the 6.5X32 a very easy glass to view with.
The focus speed could be a bit slower, more forgiving so to speak esp for the 8X32, and for that budget take a look around, one is likely to find a better glass in 8X32 IMHO.
Andy W.
The larger exit pupil coupled with less focus adjustment required makes the 6.5X32 a very easy glass to view with.
The focus speed could be a bit slower, more forgiving so to speak esp for the 8X32, and for that budget take a look around, one is likely to find a better glass in 8X32 IMHO.
Andy W.
