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Message: <blockquote data-quote="OwenM" data-source="post: 1301063" data-attributes="member: 63408">I have a greater appreciation for the EDs now that I've used them with a rest, and mounted on a monopod. These are clearly sharper than the SP models, and the difference in resolution is much more obvious from a solid support. I recently compared the 8x32 SP, 8x32 ED, Meopta 10x42, and 12.5x50 SP from a supported position. The Meopta had better color saturation, and a bigger, brighter overall view than the SPs, but was no better(if as good) at controlling CA, and the amount of detail resolved was directly in line with magnification when comparing between the three. However, I am seeing the same level of detail at long range with the 8x32 ED as with the 12.5x50 SP, in spite of the significant difference in magnification. That's really impressing me. The fact that I think it also has even better color than the 10x Meoptas, much less CA, and better resolution resulted in their return to Cabelas(never got completely comfortable with the eye relief, and they had a speck on some internal part that showed up in the view, too). I'm even questioning my need for the 12.5x, but as the weather cools, and mirage becomes less of an issue, I expect the 12.5x50s to come into their own for the uses that I bought them for.  Though the specs and eyecups are the same, the 8x32 ED does seem to have a bit more eye relief than the SP, which isn't a good thing for me. I can't hold them tight against my face like I'm used to with the SP, and this allows some light in from the side at times, plus some minor blackout when panning if careful positioning isn't maintained. While the view is wonderful, this does keep them from being effortless in use.</blockquote>

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