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ccoker
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" but I want to be able to distinguish objects against similar backgrounds for as far away and as long (dark/early) as possible is less than ideal weather."
This is exactly what the HD glass in the Meoptas do |
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tahqua
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I just watched two does cross through my back yard with my non-HD Meopta 10x42's. I have no problems viewing into cover at 300 yards with these. So I can only imagine what the HD's are like.
I don't see the advantage, if the online specs are correct, in bothering with the 8x32. It looks like the gain is a half inch less in outside dimensions with a few ounces difference. What do you guys think?
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Doug
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Bitterroot Bulls
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Doug,
The difference in hand is really noticeable. The barrels are much smaller, and the 8x32 just has a tiny feel to it. Also they are over 1/2 pound lighter than the 10x42 (21 ounces vs. 31 ounces). |
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Klamath
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The only thing that makes much sense to me about the ZEN 7x43 observations you have is that the eye relief is wrong for you. I understated that myself as they are not right for me, and trust me here there are few binoculars that give me fits, but I had to get a slip on eye shield from Nikon that they use for their EDG binoculars and the eye placement and usable eye relief became about perfect. That is a simpler and less expensive solution you might try first. One of the things I have come to believe is that the absolute quality of the optics is NOWHERE near as important in the ultimate user satisfaction as the way the binocular fits your face and eyes. Nearly as important is the way the binocular balances in your hands when using it. Don't get the idea here I'm saying a Barska that fits your face is a good idea, I'm talking about acceptable use quality optics, not junk. I have also come to see a lot of the ...,"its the best money I ever spent"..."should have done this earlier"...seem to be guys trying to convince themselves they did right. I started my hobby looking for the right alpha for me. I've concluded it is not there. The Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x42 is the closest I've come. It, for me anyway, balances the optics, face fit, and balance better than anything I've tried. I will concede there are "better" binoculars (in very small degrees) but I'm likely done looking. If I was looking for a "better binocular" than what I have and IF I did not have the GR, there are three I'd go for. The Vortex Razor HD, the Zeiss Conquest HD, and third the Meopta HD. The Meopta is last on my list because I'm a 7-8x user. Those are as good as the eye can use, IMHO. I have not seen the new Meopta HD, but there were few flies, if any on the original Meostar. I'd say find one of those three, or two maybe, you probably won't find anyplace that will have all three. If one of those tells you that you like it, get it and go use it. It will take a year for you to get through all seasons and really get a handle on how well it really suits you. Don't think HD is a magic bullet either, it has little benefit unless you are particularly susceptible to seeing color fringing. Marketers like it because they can make us think it IS a magic bullet. Side by side you can see differences in color and brightness, but out in the field those differences are actually pretty small. Just remember the ZEN ED has pretty good ED glass and is as good as nearly anything regarding ED benefits.
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Steve
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