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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.
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Leica Ultravid HD 8x32 is unbeatable IMHO in the 8x32 class of binos...
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Leica is like Rome. All roads lead to it...
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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.
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I've used Nikon Monarch 7 series with great luck on the small ones.
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Leica Ultravid HD 8x32 is unbeatable IMHO in the 8x32 class of binos... ^^^ this
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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.
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I've used Nikon Monarch 7 series with great luck on the small ones. Me too, don't feel undergunned at all. At $350 they are a great value.
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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.
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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.
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8x32 Meopta Meostar from Doug
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I have been pleased with my Pentax DCF SP 8x32;good value
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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.
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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.
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8x32 Meopta Meostar from Doug 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.
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Weight is not an issue with the Meostar 8x32
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I love my Swaro 8x32's. Get to a good store and try them all side by side if you can.
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