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Message: <blockquote data-quote="APSmith" data-source="post: 1333668" data-attributes="member: 52350">For some time I considered the EL 8x32 to be my dream binocular.  This was based on a repeated preference over all contenders at the sales counter.  Then, I did an extensive field eval and decided that they were not for me.  This was in part because they didn't quite match my beloved Nikon EII, but even as stand alone bins, there was something just not satisfying; I kind of grew tired of looking through them; there was nothing to really complain about, just not the WOW I expected.  Now, I have since done the same with a pair of Trinovid 8x32s.  While there are some things not to like, I just simply enjoy the view, even after some time; and it does have that WOW factor, especially under certain conditions, slightly surpassing the mighty EII in some light.  Even the less than smooth focuser has grown on me.  Now I have begun to wonder about the 8x42 Leica.Finally, the Zeiss FL:  I've noticed variation with all the specimens I've handled in stores.  And a brief comparison with the Trino outdoors on tree top birds in Cape May last year was also disappointing.  I would like to try them for an hour in the field, but as it is, they are not a temptation.Question about the Leicas:  What is the sweet spot size ranking between the Trino 8x32, Ultravid 8x32, and Ultravid 8x42?  APS</blockquote>