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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chill6x6" data-source="post: 3557097" data-attributes="member: 130888">IMO....there doesn't HAVE to be a lot of size difference between 32/42mm....it depends on WHICH 32/42mm binocular.  At the bottom of this post is a picture of two 42mm and two 32mm binoculars I had handy.  Hmmmm...not a lot of difference.  Weight?  Same goes for WEIGHT:EO Denali 8X42- 22.20zSV 8X32- 21ozVortex Viper HD 8X32- 21ozLeica Trinovid HD 8X42- 260zFOV?EO Denali 8X42- 408ftSV 8X32- 423ftVortex Viper HD 8X32- 400ftLeica Trinovid HD 8X42- 370ish ftNot ALWAYS a lot of difference although I'll have to agree MOST 8X32s have more FOV...I find a 42mm IS easier to use, all things considered equal, in terms of eye placement.  Larger exit pupil=easier to use.  IF anyone using said binocular wears glasses 42mm is MUCH easier to use.  ALSO, very FEW 32mm binoculars have adequate eye relief for anyone that wears glasses.  Not saying the user DOES wear glasses but why not get a binocular that ANYONE can use?Better at low light?  I've proven to myself over and over...a nice 32mm WILL hang right in there with a 42mm at low light BUT...it IS easier to find the larger exit pupil of the 42mm in low light.I'm TELLING you....you ain't gonna beat that 8X42 EO Denali for 130 BUCKS.</blockquote>