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Message: <blockquote data-quote="brocknroller" data-source="post: 3256875" data-attributes="member: 665">ON,I have the 7x35 Aculon, and while the center sharpness is impressive due to the aspheric optics, and the FOV is expansive at 9.3*, the edges can only be described as "crummy" at best. So I took a look at the specs on the 7x50 Aculons since you mentioned they have the best edge performance in the series, and now I see why! The 7x50s only have a 6.4° FOV (42.7° AFOV). I think that would cause claustrophobia for terrestrial use but probably work okay for stargazing. I prefer the 7x50 Vixen Foresta with its 7.1* FOV (still moderate but with good sized sweet spot). Also very nice color saturation and contrast for nature observing. I was really surprised how good it was, worth the extra cost, and at 30 oz., no hernia belt needed. OFF</blockquote>