Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics A survey of hunting binoculars, 8 vs 10 power

If were moving on from here, I guess I should add my new 8x42 Ultravids to the list as my #1 binocular. I wouldn't think that a majority of users using eight power means the ten power guys are 'wrong'.

No, not wrong, but certainly misguided!

I understand the 10X binoculars out sell the 8x models by a very wide margin. Perhaps 3-4 to 1. E

E, where did you get that figure? The numbers from our small sample of dedicated users sure doesn't reflect that. Are 10 x bins more popular across the full spectrum of users from the cheapest Tasco right up to the top optics? It seems like the people who pay thousands of dollars for their bins are more knowledgeable about what really works in their application, while the cheaper bins might be bought by guys who just think bigger is better.

10x50 swaro habicht sl old school model, just had them refurbished and a new pair of minox bd 10x42 br.

I think I saw reference to it in "Optics for the Hunter" and I've been told that by many optics dealers.
Don't forget, we represent the more, maybe much more, knowledgable hunters and shooters out there. E

10X Zeiss classics. Usually from a stand with a steady rest.

stumpy

Every binocular manufacturer I've talked to says that 10x outsells 8x, some claim by as many a 10 to 1. But that includes all the people who buy a $40 compact as their onluy binocular, usually to use at football game aftr they've had 7 beers and can't see too well anyway.