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Considering trying a lw 8x32 bino. I regularly use 7x42's and love them but they are HEAVY...short trips and when seated I don't mind, longer hikes up the mountain still hunting they start wearing on my neck. Often use 6.5 IF's but wouldn't mind a little more umph some days.....

Tell me what you're using and what you like about them. I've never spent time with 8x32's so I've no experience with them.

May I suggest the Leica 8x32 Trinovid HD?

My vote.

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Perhaps Doug could hook you up with these as well - just couldn’t find on his website.

It would be our pleasure to

Leica Ultravid HD 8x32 is unbeatable IMHO in the 8x32 class of binos...

Leica is like Rome. All roads lead to it...

Doug cut me a great deal on the Less expensive Meopta 8x32. Meobrights maybe. I would recommend them. I can only imagine the upper line of Meostar.

I've used Nikon Monarch 7 series with great luck on the small ones.

^^^ this

Bought my wifey a pair of Vortex Viper HD 8x32. I steal them a bit. Of course, the Ultravid HD will be better at 3x the coin.

Me too, don't feel undergunned at all. At $350 they are a great value.

My wife loves her Leica 8x32's, as do everybody who is lucky enough to get to use them, but My daughter prefers her 8x32 Swarovski EL's and I prefer my 8x30 Swarovski CL's due to their compactness and lightweight. I put them on I. The morning and wear them all day.

I have owned a Leica Trinovid 8x32 BN set for something like 14 years now. Great glass. A couple years ago I picked up a pair of Cabelas, Meopta, 8x32 HD used and they are great glass for the $$$. Both are small, light, compact, very durable and offer great views. You would have to spend double or more to get a very small improvement in view over what these models offer.

8x32 Meopta Meostar from Doug

I have been pleased with my Pentax DCF SP 8x32;good value

Same for me, in the past, Pentax did a great job for me, many great options.

That said, Leica was the best to my eyes when I compared, but I would want to do compare all the latest models of Leica and Swaro, for ergonomics and optics if I wanted the best, price aside. If carrying much, I do like the 8x32 for size/weight and performance, covers a lot of ground.

The Leica 8x32 Ultra's are my go-to glass for all western and AK hunting. If I need more, I'll bring the spotter. I do appreciate the Duovids but not their weight on backpack hunts.

These had caught my eye. Main reason was I like the Meopta 7x42's I've been using for several years....but as mention, they are heavy. I really don't know anything about the 8x32 version aside from specs. Their FOV is impressive.

I appreciate all of the suggestions. Looks like there are lot of options. Feel free to add pro's/con's on any of the suggestions. I'm about 50/50 on glasses/contacts so eye relief can matter when I'm wearing glasses. I appreciate good glass, FOV, and depth of field when still hunting.

Doug will be the first option when purchasing.

Weight is not an issue with the Meostar 8x32

I love my Swaro 8x32's. Get to a good store and try them all side by side if you can.