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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Uhu74" data-source="post: 3239960" data-attributes="member: 126376">I am certainly not recommending against the 42, but for my purposes, the 50 is clearly the better choice.To be honest, I haven't even considered the 42, as I was looking for a bin which will be used  for astronomy/low light use mainly, but yet compact and light enough to carry it a full day as a multi-role binocular. The weight difference is about 200 gram between the 42 and 50, and for me personally, this is not a big deal. When you're out a full day with a 32mm, 550 gram bin, it will also get heavy after time. But of course,  a heavier bin will wear you out way faster than a light one will do.Big advantage of the 50's larger exit pupil is the viewing comfort, this also counts during day time use.To sum it up, it is just a matter of your purpose and personal preference.Maybe the 42 will serve your needs better than the 50|=)|You are the only one who can decide which one is best for you.Gijs</blockquote>