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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BruceH" data-source="post: 3551780" data-attributes="member: 106398">Lee's question goes along the lines of something that I have been thinking about since picking up a Zeiss SF 8X42 grey body close out deal.  That is .... what is my favorite binocular and what is my best binocular.  I knew the SF 8X42 was an excellent binocular because I had looked through them multiple times.  I was hesitant to get it because I did not know if I would use it that much.  Well, the SF 8X ended up working out great and that is what got me thinking about this question.  As Lee said, favorite and best are not the same.  Best to me in this topic means what is the best for my needs..  The answer as of today to Lee's question is the Zeiss SF 8X42 is my favorite binocular and the Zeis SF 10X42 is my best binocular. I enjoy using the  SF 8X the most because of the 8X properties of less shake, wide FOV and a larger depth of field.  The 10X is the best for my needs because of the extra reach it provides in the wide open spaces of my geographical area.  I would rather use the 8X because of the comfortable viewing it provides, but when I am mainly serious about concentrating on detail, I go for the 10X. If I could only have one binocular it would be the SF 10X42.  However I find the SF 8X42 more of a joy to use.  The SF 10X42 is also a joy to use with its wide FOV and great balance and view.  It is just that the SF 8X edges it out by a bit.  The SF 8X42 is the one I gravitate to when heading out without any particular agenda.[ATTACH]622528[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

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