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    Posted: September/04/2008 at 06:34
Hi there.
 
Im going to get myself a pair of vortex razors this weekend but i am undicided between the 8x42 or 8.5x50.
They will be used for deer stalking mainly first light and late evening..
Any suggestions would be appreciated..
 
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I use a Swarovski SLC 8x30 for that. The Razor 8x42, which i have examined closely, is of similar optical quality. I am certain that it will work very well for you. 
The 8.5x50 Razor, which i have not examined, is probably also a very good binocular. However, it is also larger and heavier. It should be slightly better in dim light. 
The question is: do you want a larger, heavier, and more expensive binocular that is slightly better in dim light, considering that a smaller, lighter, and less expensive one already does the job quite well?  It's like asking: do you want a 300 Magnum, if the 30-06 works just as well?
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Originally posted by anweis anweis wrote:

The question is: do you want a larger, heavier, and more expensive binocular that is slightly better in dim light, considering that a smaller, lighter, and less expensive one already does the job quite well?  It's like asking: do you want a 300 Magnum, if the 30-06 works just as well?
 
+ 1.  I have the 8X42 Razor, and I couldn't be happier with it.  It's a great binocular in every respect.  I'm sure the 8.5X50 is fantastic, but I haven't seen it to compare with the 8X42.  I believe OT member Koshkin currently has the 8.5X50 and he used to have an 8X42, so he would be a great person to ask about this comparison.
 
Either way, the Razor series are terrific binoculars!
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Originally posted by RifleDude RifleDude wrote:

Originally posted by anweis anweis wrote:

The question is: do you want a larger, heavier, and more expensive binocular that is slightly better in dim light, considering that a smaller, lighter, and less expensive one already does the job quite well?  It's like asking: do you want a 300 Magnum, if the 30-06 works just as well?
 
+ 1.  I have the 8X42 Razor, and I couldn't be happier with it.  It's a great binocular in every respect.  I'm sure the 8.5X50 is fantastic, but I haven't seen it to compare with the 8X42.  I believe OT member Koshkin currently has the 8.5X50 and he used to have an 8X42, so he would be a great person to ask about this comparison.
 
Either way, the Razor series are terrific binoculars!
Thanks  Dude. I sent Koshkin a pm..
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I have a loaner 8x42 on the way and I will compare it to the 8.5x50 in low light.

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Originally posted by koshkin koshkin wrote:

I have a loaner 8x42 on the way and I will compare it to the 8.5x50 in low light.

ILya


ILya, please let us know what you find after comparing the two, this will be interesting!!!  Thunbs%20Up
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