Darn. Now I'm going to have to throw out my 8x32 EL Swaros ;-)
It's a good thing I'm addicted to good optics as I don't see any problem with getting all of; a pair of 8x32's if you need to be nice and light, a pair of 10x42s and a spotter. I've found with optics as with many other things, until you try them for yourself, by buying them and spending time with them (not just looking through), you really don't know what works for you.
My philosophy which I would recommend to the OP is pick something in high quality glass, for the features important to you (e.g. lightweight = 8x32, more mag 10x42). Get something that will have great resale if you sell eventually. I like to buy for life but often you found something that just does not work for you.
You guys have me convinced to buy a pair of 10x42 ELs. I'm afraid if I do I will love then and will come up with reasons to hang on to both the 8x32 and 10x42 :-(
My current philosophy is 8x32 ELs + ATS 65mm spotter. Going to try it out real soon and report back on how it worked for me.
Last edited by canoetrpr; 11/02/14.
