So, that's the question, for those who have tried them.
I have had the Nikon Action Extreme 7x35 in the past and absolutely loved the performance. Actually, I regret selling them, since I got them for peanuts. It was heavy and bulky (impossible to single-hand it), but the image was so crisp, wide, bright and with amazing DOF. Yes the edge performance was poor, but then it has a 9,3 º FOV.
So, the question is: I know there is no EII 7x35, but I have read very good impressions of the 7x35 E (C) Criterion with the latest multi-coating, where the only reservation appeared to be the somewhat limited FOV of 7,3.
My interest lies especially on sharpness, brightness and contrast, granted the FOV is obviously way narrower. I remember the AE being pretty sharp on axis, but I don't have it anymore. Has anyone used both an has first-hand experience?
On the other hand. I currently have a Fujinon 7x50 FMT, a different beast altogether, I know, but it shares the exact same 7,3º FOV as the Nikon E (C). I have found it to be adequate on the Fujinon, and not as bad as I had anticipated just from reading it on paper. I use the Fujinon basically for astronomy, and the 7,3º FOV delivers very pleasurable views, as so does it during the daytime when I use it for casual glances through the window without feeling a tunnel-like view. Will there be a major difference in AFOV between the Nikon E (C) and the Fujinon, because the latter is a x50?
Thank you in advance.
EDIT:
Currently one can find the AE for less than half of the cost of a decent copy of the E (C).
I have had the Nikon Action Extreme 7x35 in the past and absolutely loved the performance. Actually, I regret selling them, since I got them for peanuts. It was heavy and bulky (impossible to single-hand it), but the image was so crisp, wide, bright and with amazing DOF. Yes the edge performance was poor, but then it has a 9,3 º FOV.
So, the question is: I know there is no EII 7x35, but I have read very good impressions of the 7x35 E (C) Criterion with the latest multi-coating, where the only reservation appeared to be the somewhat limited FOV of 7,3.
My interest lies especially on sharpness, brightness and contrast, granted the FOV is obviously way narrower. I remember the AE being pretty sharp on axis, but I don't have it anymore. Has anyone used both an has first-hand experience?
On the other hand. I currently have a Fujinon 7x50 FMT, a different beast altogether, I know, but it shares the exact same 7,3º FOV as the Nikon E (C). I have found it to be adequate on the Fujinon, and not as bad as I had anticipated just from reading it on paper. I use the Fujinon basically for astronomy, and the 7,3º FOV delivers very pleasurable views, as so does it during the daytime when I use it for casual glances through the window without feeling a tunnel-like view. Will there be a major difference in AFOV between the Nikon E (C) and the Fujinon, because the latter is a x50?
Thank you in advance.
EDIT:
Currently one can find the AE for less than half of the cost of a decent copy of the E (C).
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