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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BruceH" data-source="post: 2849671" data-attributes="member: 106398">I have the 8X42 Sightron II Blue Sky and had a 8X32 BS II for the trial period.  I returned the 8X32 for lack of focus travel past infinity, but that is not an issue for most. I would have kept it if not for that one issue.  Optically I think the 8X32 is slightly better.  The 8X42 has a warmer color balance that is slightly less natural.  It is not bad, but you can see it when looking.  That could be an issue for some.  I thought the color balance on the 8X32 gave the perception of a slightly brighter view.   Even though I think the 8X32 might be slightly better optically, the 8X42 gives an amazing view for the money.  It has a nice size center, is sharp, handles glare reasonably well (especially for the price), and has an AFOV of 7.5 degrees or 394 ft at 1000 yards.  I am one of those that can see CA in any binocular when I specifically look for it, but I do not notice it in general use.  I can see a small amount of CA in the center when looking and it increases somewhat going out toward the edges.  I did not think it was excessive in the center and not much more than units costing hundreds of dollars more.  CA seems to vary betwen individuals so my experience may not apply to you.  The appearance of the 8X42 looks a little cheap in photos, but not so much when looking at the real thing. If has held up fine so far and I think it has a lifetime warranty against manufacturering defects.  Both models for me have unusable focus mechanisms as you go below 20 degrees F, although some reported that the 8X32 was not a problem in the cold.  Neither are an "alpha", but work well out in the field when one is not trying to nit pick every aspect of the view.  Both are very functional (other than cold weather), and provide a great view at an excellent value.</blockquote>

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