I think I'm tired of carrying the weight of the 10x42.
Will 8x32s do it all, almost?
Meaning - will the performance drop from an alpha 10x42 to an alpha 8x32 be small enough that:
A) I won't care or notice
B) I'll be happy to have shed some weight and heft
Mostly interested in the Ultravid 8x32 and the Swarovision 8x32. Both feel beautiful in hand. Favoring the ELs for the nod to Swarovski's history of impeccable customer service.
I’ve used nothing but 8x30/32’s for over 30 years... so the answer is “yes.”
EL’s don’t work for my eyes (rolling ball effect), but if the overly flat field doesn’t bother you, it’s a superb glass. I use Ultravids, but Leica is slated to release an 8x32 Noctivid this year. Might be worth the wait as the finest 8x32 yet.
