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Nikon 8x32 SE vs. 10x42 SE... (1 Viewer)
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Donzo98 said:
Hi Don,
I've used the 8x32SE a few times. I own a 10x42SE and 12x50SE. I like the 8x32SE. I haven't bought one because I have other 8x binoculars. I purchased the 10x42SE because I wanted a fine, light weight 10x binocular with very good eye relief. It is all that.
The 8x32SE is easy on my neck (light weight). It has a plenty bright image in the daytime. It balances very well. It fits my hands well. It's a very nice binocular.
Rich
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Steve Napier
Well-known member
Hi Rich,
How does the Nikon 10x42 SE compare to the Zeiss 10x42 FL for Astronomy?
Ive been using a pair of Carl Zeiss Jena 10x50 Dekarems for Astronomy,I think I need something better.
Steve.
How does the Nikon 10x42 SE compare to the Zeiss 10x42 FL for Astronomy?
Ive been using a pair of Carl Zeiss Jena 10x50 Dekarems for Astronomy,I think I need something better.
Steve.
kmuizelaar
Member
Rich N said:
I bought a 8x32SE tis spring and was very happy with it. The best bins I tried out were though Swift Audubon 8.5x44 ED, a lot cheaper as well. Resolution very similar but colour rendition and -seperation in a class by it self.
Unfortunately I did not like the feel of the synthetic rubber and could also notice that they would be very tiresome to hold in the long run,which goes for most binoculars. Also I heard some reports of not really being waterproof as advertised and some developing some mechanical problems. This is the other advantage of 8x 32SE: you can use them the whole day without tiring.
But if I was a big bloke with big hands I might have gone for the Swift!
Rich, by the way, I am thinking about also buying a 10x42SE, but is it worth it do you think and would you need exceptional steady hands to use them?
Best regards, Klaas
maitreya
Well-known member
Donzo98 said:
This is how I summed up my appreciation of SE bins in a previous thread:
I have the 10X42 SE. I love it for the wow factor when looking at birds close up. I love it for looking at distant birds. I love the 8x32SE more. While these two bins are more alike than different, I prefer the 8X32 for reasons of time and context. Context meaning that the 8X32 has much better depth of field and a much wider field. Time meaning that I can keep the 8x32 at my eyes for minutes at a time while looking at an interesting bird.
Steve Napier said:
Hi Steve,
I haven't done a side by side comparison between the Nikon and Zeiss 10x42s. I hadn't thought of doing it but the next time I'm out observing I'll do the comparison.
We have had pretty frustrating weather for astronomy lately. I was out last night. It looked great at sundown but shortly after (after I got my AP 155EDFS set up) the sky was clouded over. I guess I should have given it a try tonight (Sat) but I didn't like the way the clouds were moving. I also wanted to be up early tomorrow (Sun) to go on a birding field trip.
Clear skies,
Rich
Optically SE is hard to beat. However contrary to many readers' comment, dust/debris/sand etc did sneak into the body and stay inside (My model : 10x42SE, #7922). I don't think I mistreated it during the past 2 years. I neither dropped it nor cleaned it with wet method as said in BVD. Moreover, when I press the eyepiece, it jiggles a little bit. Maybe Nikon ship B grade products to the Far East market?
On one occasion I did notice a thread inside the right eyepiece of a NIB 8x32 SE. My friend returned it to dealer immediately.
On one occasion I did notice a thread inside the right eyepiece of a NIB 8x32 SE. My friend returned it to dealer immediately.
