Buying a pair of binoculars for a friend Which size brings the focus in closer ? 10 x 42 or 8 x 42
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Generally 8X42 will focus in more closely than 10X42. That being said, it will vary by model and manufacturer also. If you go to the Carson website you can find a pdf file that talks about the specifications of all their binocs, including close focus distance. The Carson 8X42 3D model that I have actually focuses a little closer than the specifications say, around 6.8ft I believe. Carson also makes a set of "Close focus" binoculars that I believe can focus down to 5.5 feet or so, which is really close! EW
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10x42 brings the image closer, but at a small cost: it is harder to locate the object you are trying to look at through the binoculars because of the narrower field of view [than the 8x42], and it is a little harder to hold them steady. Having said that, I purchased the 10x42 and find them perfect for watching wildlife a couple of hundred yards away in the wetlands behind our home.
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Well, while I really can't give a technical comment on the viewing distance, I can say that my wife recently used them at a concert at Gillette Stadium and was delighted with the performance. She was seated at the far end of the stadium and was able to get close up with these binoculars. When I asked her if she would have preferred to have had some larger and more powerful binos and she said no way. The small size and weight more than make up for any relative loss in distance viewing.
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8x20 are small but good enough for travel etc. for birding I use 8 x42 which gives the best of both worlds but not as compact. You may need to research further for a more accurate answer. Depends on what you intend to use the binoculars for.
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I purchased these binoculars for general scenery viewing. They are compact, not bulky, not too small, let in a lot of light, and have a big field of view, all of which make these just right for general viewing. I also think the 8X magnification is maximum, before the hand shake and narrower field of 10X and above affect the using experience.
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These binoculars are great for long distances but not for close range. Good focus starts at 40-50 ft
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Actually they are quite large and I had to send mine back for that reason. I ordered Tasco 12x25 binoculars they are much smaller and fit neatly in my purse.
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7x35 will be just fine. They are the standard go to binoculars for most things we do.
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Thank you for your question, but the choice denpends on enviroment of hunting, if you hunt on a wide, clear and flat field like a plain, or argricultural fields, the 10x50 is slightly better, but in other enviroments, the 7x50 is the best choice, it brings brighter images than 10x50, this will help hunter find out the preys easily in the dust or dawn, it ussually gives wider field of view, that will help tracking the preys better, the manification is enough to use in most of hunting tripBest regard
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In my humble opinion these are take the kid to the beach binoculars, the only thing right about them is the price. Going on safari, in Africa I presume, demands a bit more research. There are 8x or 10x by 42 that are just better, and they are smaller. A bit more money perhaps but worth it. Vortex, Nikon, Celestron to name a few.
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NO. 10x25 will work but wont work well, 10 is the magnification, 25 is the radius of incoming light, its very little, you need 10x30+ binoculars for wider field of view
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I love my second pair of Nikon Monarchs, but they are 8 x 42. That said, I have not been to Alaska and use mine for birding.
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Great, please let me know when you get your new ones!!!; I've got a hole burning in my pocket I fear, because I've been trying to rationalize the purchase of a pair of the "new" ones, too. I keep thinking that the Monarchs are so light and solid that I having the Monarchs at a "closer" view might just rationalize my investing in a pair of 10 X (name the lens)...I'm leaning to a 42 or 50....but I have a useless (too heavy old style, Swarovski Habicht molded porro prisms) 10X50s and my Monarch 8X42s just lifting them up to find a plane taking off and hearing them overhead and raising the bins to my eyes and pointing towards the sound all in one motion is fantastic...I love that ability...and I have glasses with astigmatism in the correction too. I just love the ease of use of the 8X42s....so I'm imagining the 10X42s would be wonderful too.but an extra $300 for just a one level bump in magnification? Whitneymuse...
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8X30 (8 power X 30 mm objective lens)......super binocular for the price. I have 5 pairs of binoculars...these are the ones I carry the most...light and high quality.
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The small field of view might make it frustrating for sporting events- this is true of all compact binoculars. If you don't mind carrying something bigger, a 7 x 35 or 8 x 42 pair would work better for sports. But if you really want something small that fits in your coat pocket, these would be fine.
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Thank you for your question, but the choice denpends on enviroment of hunting, if you hunt on a wide, clear and flat field like a plain, or argricultural fields, the 10x50 is slightly better, but in other enviroments, the 7x50 is the best choice, it brings brighter images than 10x50, this will help hunter find out the preys easily in the dust or dawn, it ussually gives wider field of view, that will help tracking the preys better, the manification is enough to use in most of hunting trip Best regard
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To nbs: This is a high quality nikon binocular which can be used for birding, hunting, watching motor sports or even football or soccer games. The 8x42mm has a wider field of view as compared to the 10x42mm so it may be more useful for you to spot those animals if you are looking for deer or hogs in an open field. The optics are bright, and please check on the weight if you plan to hang them on your shoulders or neck for a long period of time.
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I'm sorry that I don't know the answer to your question. I know that I am in love with the Ranger 8X42 and have purchased 2 pairs. One for the car and one for the house. I took my advice from another owner and had the opportunity to try them before I bought them. Honestly I think trying them is the only way to make a good decision. These binoculars can focus extremely close as well as excellent distance range. It was what guided my decision.