Thread: 8x42 v 10x42 Binos

10x is more popular but I prefer 8x, simply due to the wider field of view. I’ve also found 8x to be more than adequate when glassing at longer ranges, provided the glass is up to the task. I’ve used 8x30s for years but I’m looking at upgrading to 8.5x42

Originally Posted by 7.62

10x is more popular but I prefer 8x, simply due to the wider field of view. I’ve also found 8x to be more than adequate when glassing at longer ranges, provided the glass is up to the task. I’ve used 8x30s for years but I’m looking at upgrading to 8.5x42

@7.62 Yeah I have been playing with an 8x42 pair of my friends this afternoon / evening, I am going to have a good look through them in the day time tomorrow. I am starting to lean towards 8x.