aquilaaudax
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Hi all,
For a number of weeks, I have been wracking my brain over which mid-range model I want to upgrade my 10x42 Monarch 7s to. Without a good store around that stocks a good range of quality binoculars to try before I buy (I'm in regional Australia), I've been over reviews and this forum near countless times convincing myself one way then the other.
The Monarchs have served me well but lately I've started to become a bit underwhelmed with the resolution (just slightly), low-light performance and all the glare, especially late in the day. So I'm guessing I'm looking for a pair that will improve in those regards.
I'm assuming the SFL will be the best in my budget (and it is the absolute upper limit of my budget). My concern is that they might lack a tiny bit of low-light performance vs the MHG and Conquest (especially the latter as it sounds like it has good brightness) given the slightly smaller objective and exit pupil. Would this be a noticeable difference?
I've also been spoiled by the M7s large FOV. I'd be dropping 6m @ 1000m in the SFLs. Would this be negligible also? Have those with 10x42 SFL been satisfied with the FOV? I'm quite wedded to 10x also.
Also, those who switched to the SFL from a more conventional focuser - did it take long to adjust? Does the way you hold it undermine stability?
Finally, if someone owns both 10x42 SFL and MHG (8s would do if they're the same dimensions-wise), I'd be appreciative if you could post a photo of them side by side. Also, what is the diameter of the SFL's eyecups? Any problems sinking them into your eye sockets for a fully blacked-out view?
Many thanks,
Chris
For a number of weeks, I have been wracking my brain over which mid-range model I want to upgrade my 10x42 Monarch 7s to. Without a good store around that stocks a good range of quality binoculars to try before I buy (I'm in regional Australia), I've been over reviews and this forum near countless times convincing myself one way then the other.
The Monarchs have served me well but lately I've started to become a bit underwhelmed with the resolution (just slightly), low-light performance and all the glare, especially late in the day. So I'm guessing I'm looking for a pair that will improve in those regards.
I'm assuming the SFL will be the best in my budget (and it is the absolute upper limit of my budget). My concern is that they might lack a tiny bit of low-light performance vs the MHG and Conquest (especially the latter as it sounds like it has good brightness) given the slightly smaller objective and exit pupil. Would this be a noticeable difference?
I've also been spoiled by the M7s large FOV. I'd be dropping 6m @ 1000m in the SFLs. Would this be negligible also? Have those with 10x42 SFL been satisfied with the FOV? I'm quite wedded to 10x also.
Also, those who switched to the SFL from a more conventional focuser - did it take long to adjust? Does the way you hold it undermine stability?
Finally, if someone owns both 10x42 SFL and MHG (8s would do if they're the same dimensions-wise), I'd be appreciative if you could post a photo of them side by side. Also, what is the diameter of the SFL's eyecups? Any problems sinking them into your eye sockets for a fully blacked-out view?
Many thanks,
Chris