Allbinos just released a new article about the fall into oblivion of 7x35 binoculars (it's actually split into 10 different small posts, so there's a lot to enjoy).
www.allbinos.com
It is a most enjoyable ode to a format that has so much to offer yet seems mostly forgotten by a greater segment of the market.
Personally, being a big fan of 7x but also of small and light devices with a nice field of view, I feel it's just such a pity 7x35 are not valued by bigger audiences. Yes, 7x50 and 7x42 can be just mind-blowing, but after handling some of the best (FL, UVHD) I don't see them as my main everyday binocular (the way I see a 8x32), but having used the Retrovid 7x35, with it's 8x32 size and weight (and a bigger exit pupil and objective size), I truly believe a 21st century 7x35 could be a true gem.
Well, at least we can enjoy Allbinos texts and pictures
7x35 – a forgotten class of binoculars - Introduction
The current offer of binoculars, available on the market is dominated by 8×42 and 10×42 models; then come instruments with 8×32, 10×32 and 10×50 parameters. You don't have any problems with finding low light conditions 8×56 devices but they are rather available on the European market ...
It is a most enjoyable ode to a format that has so much to offer yet seems mostly forgotten by a greater segment of the market.
Personally, being a big fan of 7x but also of small and light devices with a nice field of view, I feel it's just such a pity 7x35 are not valued by bigger audiences. Yes, 7x50 and 7x42 can be just mind-blowing, but after handling some of the best (FL, UVHD) I don't see them as my main everyday binocular (the way I see a 8x32), but having used the Retrovid 7x35, with it's 8x32 size and weight (and a bigger exit pupil and objective size), I truly believe a 21st century 7x35 could be a true gem.
Well, at least we can enjoy Allbinos texts and pictures
