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GenauJager
Optics GrassHopper Joined: May/16/2007 Status: Offline Points: 13 |
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Posted: May/24/2007 at 06:51 |
Looking for known differences on the 10X42 and 10X50's
if there a distinguishable difference optically? there is a 10 oz weight difference. Does the extra weight justify extra performance? |
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ND2000
Optics Journeyman Joined: January/29/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 308 |
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Genau -
My personal opinion on this would be no. While the 10x50s will outperform in the lowest of light conditions, I doubt it's enough to carry an extra 10 oz. around, particularly when the 42s are 31 oz. already. In any event, I think you'd be well served to invest in a good shoulder harness. Now, I believe the 10x50s have a lot more eye relief than the 10x42s, so if you wear glasses that might be an important consideration.
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Bird Watcher
Optics Master Joined: August/30/2006 Status: Offline Points: 1523 |
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10x42..Exit Pupil 4.2mm..Eye Relief 14mm..Diopter+-5..IPD 56-72..Twilight Factor 21
10x50..Exit Pupil 5.0mm..Eye Relief 17mm..Diopter+-3..IPD 57-72..Twilight Factor 22 If you wear eyeglasses you have BETTER ER with the 10x50mm, but, you also have LESS Diopter compensation IF you want to view w/o your eyeglasses. |
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