I have a 10x32, a 10x42 and a 10x50. Having both a 10x32 and a 10x50 would make sense. The 10x42 is abundant and can actually replace both.
I got the 10x50 and 10x42 both secondhand, but still 3000 euro is a lot of money. That's why I have been thinking selling the 32 and the 50 and get the NL 12x42 instead.
Or just sell the EL 10x50 and buy a secondhand 12x50 and be done with it.
The thing is, the NL 10x32 isn't much lighter that the SLC 10x42. The difference is even less than 100g and they have the same size.
The focuser of the NL is better, smoother and on the right place. Really nice for birding.
I know I would like the NL12x42. I have the NL 10x32 and don't really have problems with the small exit pupil. Glare is the only thing that is not teally nice, but not really a big problem. It doesn's accor a lot. The NL 12x42 has a bigger exit pupil (3.5>3.2), so probably less glare.
I can even imagine the NL 12x42 is more allround than the EL 12x50, because it is a bit lighter (not that much though 870g <> 1000g).
I would like to had a 8x30 as well, but that probably will be an Habicht.
There is actually a good thing about having more than 2 binoculars. Last weekend I was with my wife, children and another person watching deer and boar at dawn. We were fighting who can hold the binoculars
. (Too bad the SLC was in Austria). I like to share the good stuff I have and I like it when other people can enjoy wildlife. I have a wife and (nearly) three children. So it actually makes sense having 5 (good) pairs of binoculars!
And I always tell myself: I don't have an expensive car, I don't have other gadgets. Actually, I don't care too much about material at all. I do care about nature and observing it. That may cost some money. I know I am very very blessed that I can even afford one swarovski.