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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Matt_RTH" data-source="post: 1354040" data-attributes="member: 53715">Depth of field is a measurable attribute of course.  Unfortunately I don't have an 8x36 to compare to. However, I consider the 8x32 SP to have shallow depth of field, which is compared to my 7x35 porros which have incredible depth.With camera systems, a larger aperture at a given magnification (f ratio) means shallower depth of field.  All things equal, an 8x36 should have shallower dof than 8x32.  However, there may be other factors and those may or may not be perceptable in practice.Also, DOF is proportional to distance.  Any binocular will have more depth of field at 50 meters than 10 meters.  So for useful comparison, one with both binoculars should measure depth of field at a closer distance which will emphasize dof.Bottom line, I like the SP way more than the Monarch for other reasons than dof so to me it is immaterial!Matt</blockquote>