CharleyBird
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If I want to carry a smaller x32 binocular with the compromises they may have, I'll carry my Leica uv+, which fits easily in jacket pockets.An SF 8x32 is 6"x4.4", NL 8x32 is 5.7"x5.1" and a UVHD+ is 4.5"x4.5". The SF and NL are only 1 1/2 inches longer than the UVHD+ because they have a longer, more complex eyepiece to achieve the much bigger FOV that is sharp to the edge. The SF weighs 21 oz., NL 23 oz. and the UVHD+ 19 oz. and you get almost an increase of 70 feet in the FOV with either the SF or NL over the UVHD+! Now you have to ask yourself isn't 1 1/2 inches worth it for that gain in FOV and edge sharpness? Many people appreciate the extra real estate when holding the binocular because you have more room to wrap your fingers around the tubes and a little extra weight helps you hold the binoculars steadier also.
If I carry à binocular that's too large to fit in my pockets, it's going to have objectives of size 42 or more. Usually the 12x42.
If weight is a real issue for somebody, they will probably carry the lightest possible instrument whatever the optical compromises.
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