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8x25 IS vs. 8x20 IS (1 Viewer)
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Elkhornsun
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A 25mm objective provides an increase in light transmission of 56% over 20mm objectives. My mini binoculars at Swarvoski 10x25 CL Pocket Mountain that weigh 12.4 ounces. Fold up to be very compact and easily fit inside a pocket.
The thing is that I can no longer stabilize a 10x non-IS, nor almost an 8x non-IS, and I have tried both and they are very good..., hence my question.
I think the 8x20 is somewhat larger, as I see in its specifications.
Because 8x20 is more current, it should be something better, right?
I have tried some pockets that fold with two hinges and the size is very good so as not to take up space but I have too many hands (in size) to be able to stabilize them well.
I think the 8x20 is somewhat larger, as I see in its specifications.
Because 8x20 is more current, it should be something better, right?
I have tried some pockets that fold with two hinges and the size is very good so as not to take up space but I have too many hands (in size) to be able to stabilize them well.
has530
Well-known member
I haven't tried the 8x25 but do own the 8x20 and older 15x50. While it is not entirely fair or reasonable to compare a 15x50 to an 8x20 I will say the IS in the newer model seems nicer and the plastic housing feels less likely to degrade as the older ones are known to do. I think the 8x20 would be a great choice for someone who struggles to hold binos steady. I use them when I bring my spotting scope so I can get steady views 1-handed while holding my scope/tripod in the other.
will honestly tell you that I am looking for a very very small binocular to carry with me almost or always... it does not matter city or country, sometimes I do not carry my small backpack, I do not want to pay much either, I look for second hand rather, I think that a Trinovid 8x20 would be the ideal size but I don't know if I would be able to stabilize the image adequately, they say that very small ones are more difficult, that's why I have also looked at the smallest Canon IS... although I think this would not really be of Pocket like the Trinovid, I don't know if someone who used the 8x25 IS Canon can be called a pocket!!?
