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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stephen b" data-source="post: 3152692" data-attributes="member: 80110">FWIW-I have tested the Swarovski 8x32 SV a ton down to the limits of of twilight and being able to see anything at all up against quality 8x42's. And it more than holds its own. In fact it is superb in low light. And not all 8x32's are created equal in this regard. For instance the 8x32 Swaro EL that I had was not as good. And the 8x32 Nikon EDG that I had was no where near as good in very low light as the 8x32 SV. And I spent extensive time testing it.As far as quality 8x42 bino's, I tested the 8x32 SV in low light up against the Swaro 8x42 SLD HD; and a Leupold 8x42 Cascade porro ( very good in low light)- and the 8x32 Swaro SV held it's own right up against the very limits of twilight.So, IMO, I would not be getting a 8x42 bino to beat the 8x32 SV for simply lowlight reasons. I would get one though ( an 8x42) if you felt it was better in other optic areas than just light gathering. And if you want to know what I would do, and you did not ask. I would get a 10x42 quality binocular to compliment the great 8x32 SV that you already own. Even though I love the 7 and 8x32 format and prefer it for most situations, I picked up a 10x42 Nikon SE and it is a super compliment to the 8x32. And I also have 6x30 binoculars that are used when I want that format.</blockquote>