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Message: <blockquote data-quote="iveljay" data-source="post: 3203086" data-attributes="member: 37260">More different than easier - I just love looking through the 7x42 when out walking. The 8x32 FL is more comfortable to hold, weigh less, take up less space if packed and still give me an excellent view. The 8x32 FL has better ergonomics for my hand and finger length and is a good practical general purpose 'working' binocular.That wide luxurient view from the 7x42 just makes me feel good and comes out for solitary rambles across open chalk downland when I am at peace with the world and love their crisp stress free ability to bring into sharp focus anything that takes my interest. This was bought purely for pleasure and not necessity, having tried one at Slimbridge and suffering from love at first sight.The Nikon 10x35 EII are used when I think that I might really need the best possible image to identify something. (I can't be bothered with scopes)There may be better binoculars out there, but these three are definitely the most used from the collection and I really don't need anything better. (I use a 10x waterproof roof to substitute for the EII in v wet or dusty conditions.</blockquote>