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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Boogieshrew" data-source="post: 3152235" data-attributes="member: 95134">I do indeed. I don't like the need for exact eye placement of a small exit pupil.For me 7x42 is the most comfortable, with the 8x42 next and 8x32s I don't really like much at all (except the 8x32 SE which I love because of the porro 3D).The exception are 7x30s which I prefer to 8x32s. I think I like them because the extra depth of field of the 7x compensates for the small exit pupil somehow.Also, as you say yourself; "7x42 and 7x50's are comfortable and bright. You put them up to your eyes and everything is just "BOOM" right there. 6mm of Exit Pupil filling light smashing into your eyeballs. They are as they say the "Real Deal"."So 8x42s approx 5mm exit pupil is almost the real deal and more comfortable and bright compared to an 8x32.But for me 7x42 is king. Large exit pupil,easy to hold steady and great depth of field. What's not to like?</blockquote>