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davidmcharg
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Reged: 05/29/05
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Loc: Scotland, UK
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A few years ago i picked up a little pair of Zeiss 8x30 B/GA binoculars and they have fast become my favorite binoculars. I also have a pair of Nikon Superior E 10x42 which are also stunning. I am thinking about selling both and replacing with the Zeiss T*FL 10x32 Binocular. Any advice/thoughts ? My intended use is 80% daytime and 20% night sky. I have found the ergonomics of the little 8x30 to be better than the Nikons but the nikons have the edge in terms pure image quality. Most nights when i am observing i tend to have the little TV85 out with me so i don't find the need for binoculars that great. The nikons was my first step into premium binoculars but when i tried the little zeiss ones i found them ideal. Surprisingly i have also found i tend to use binoculars more for daytime i.e wildlife, birds etc.
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David.
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John F
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Loc: Washington State
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David,
The 8x30s will be easier to hold steady than the 10x32s so I think overall they make a better choice for a terrestrial glass. And if you want to have a 10x glass for astronomy the 10x42s collect more light than the 10x32s and will give you better views. So I think you best bet would be to hold on to the two that you already have (and especially since you like them) and forget about the 10x32.
John Finnan
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Rich N
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Or, get a Zeiss 10x42T*FL. I find the Zeiss 42mm models easier to hold steady than the 32mm models. The 42s are still very light and comfortable on your neck. Their neck strap is beautifully designed.
I really wanted to get one of the Zeiss 32mm for exactly the use you are suggesting, but I kept coming back to the 42s every time I would try both models.
If you were doing 80% night time observing I would say stay with the Nikon 10x42SE.
If you like the Nikon SEs, there are some good deals on the Nikon 8x32 SEs.
Rich
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hallelujah
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Luigi
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Loc: Massachusetts
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I tried a bunch of bins and settled on the 8x32 T*FLs due to their small size and light weight. You can read varying reports on the web, but I critically compared the pair I have side-by-side with Leica Ultravids and Swaros, and preferred the brightness and sharpness of the Zeiss. My main intended use was for hunting, so rugged, small, light, and waterproof, were major deciding factors. I also find I'm more likely to take smaller/lighter bins along when I'm not specifically intending to do any obesrving or viewing. Naturally they work great for astro viewing, within the limitations of their power and exit pupil.
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