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Thread: 8x42 v 10x42 Binos

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  1. 14-07-2020, 11:21 PM #5
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    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
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