8x42 VS 10x42 Binoculars: Pros & Cons of Each for Hunting, Birding, Safari & Sports

[@tylerjones6367]

Hands down best video on this topic. The comparative examples were exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@Marc-cf8nv]

I agree with everyone else- this video was really informative and really helped me in picking my next pair of binoculars!

[@GunsAndGrenache]

Love the clear, concise, explanations. Extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@FirstNameLastName_255]

Comprehensive and clear explanation video. Bravo!

[@TimpTim]

One of the very best videos on 8 vs 10 that I have seen. Thank you!

[@targettamers]

Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it and thanks for commenting. - Simon

[@TimpTim]

@@targettamers I purchased the Maven B.3 in 8x30 3 mos. ago and Love 'em!!

[@dusanstevic89]

Hands down the best video about this topic! Thank you for such a thorough explanation!

[@targettamers]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate your feedback. - Simon

[@cargz]

This is the perfect information I needed. Well explained for an amateur like myself. Much appreciated.

[@targettamers]

Glad you found it useful! - Simon

[@patricj951]

Good video. 8x42 is a better allround choice and 10x42 a more specific task choice. Worth to mention is that (with everything else equal) while there is a direct relation between the area of the exit pupil and image brightness(all binoculars with same exit pupil have same brightness), twilight factor cannot indiscriminately be used to describe performance in low light. Relative brightness index describes an optical law, but twilight factor is a made up value not describing an optical law. The main factor for low light performance is exit pupil. You need light in order to see any detail and twilight factor is dependent on sufficient brightness. This is easy to understand if you increase the magnification. For example: while a 10x42 has twilight factor of 20,5 a 20x42 will have twilight factor of 29. This does not mean it works better in low light, because the image will be 4 times dimmer. And even further: 42x42 has twilight factor of 42, which is more than twice of a 10x42. But forget to see much details in dim conditions with 1mm exit pupil! The image with 42x will be 17,6 times dimmer than with 10x. In a situation where you barely see details with 10x you will just see darkness with 42x. Magnified darkness = darkness.

[@ede4345]

I just bought a 10x50 and it was a mistake. Too heavy for me. Might drop down to a 10x42 but after watching this video now I might even consider 8x42. I wanted something average to compact so when I travel I can put in my carry on luggage. I’ll be going to Spain this year and wanted to see all the building details and festivals they are having . What do you suggest for me?

[@Marc-cf8nv]

I needed binoculars to go bird watching and shoot things in east Texas. This was a perfect introduction to binoculars without getting bogged down. Sometimes people just want a simple answer.

[@pjwillsr]

Excellent, easily understood and explained. I did not notice any editing in your oral presentation....that is commendable. Going with the 10 x 42 for viewing boats, birds from our lake house.

[@targettamers]

Glad you liked the video! Thanks for letting us know and enjoy your new binos. - Simon

[@godeshows]

The best video about binoculars magnification.

[@targettamers]

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! - Simon

[@michaelkaliski7651]

For the ultimate in general purpose binoculars you have to go a very long way to beat a decent pair of marine 7x50 binoculars. Weather proof, great low light performance, easy to hold stable even on a moving platform, and the choice of generations of mariners. Smaller diameter objective lenses offer carrying convenience at the expense of light gathering capability. Higher magnifications give a dimmer view and a shakier image if handheld. The physics behind how binoculars work means that every tweak in one area results in a trade off elsewhere. You simply can’t get a quart out of a pint pot.

[@bobdayton9608]

Thank you for all the good information on binoculars. In general, the more you pay, the better your view, with all other things being equal.

[@targettamers]

Totally agree. Thanks for the kind feedback Bob.

[@slawco7]

SUPER recenzja/porównanie dwóch lornetek. Bardzo mi pomogło w wyborze lornetki BLASER Primus 10x42. Bardzo dziękuję i serdecznie pozdrawiam!

[@deggis4]

Before buying go to a store and try both (of the same brand and model if possible). Until I tried both I did not believe that the magnification difference of 10x was not as big while the extra shakyness was instantly noticiable. If you can't see it with 8x, you won't see it with 10x either.

[@kenneths.perlman1112]

Simple. For a somewhat closer view you give up brightness, field of view and stability. Conversely for a somewhat further view you gain brightness, a wider view and less jerkiness. Pretty simple really. If you are going to use a tripod that will equalize the stability but the brightness and field of view issues remain the same.

[@targettamers]

Spot on Kenneth! Thanks for the concise comment - you summed it up.

[@lawrence9217]

Nice explanations. Thank you for this!

[@targettamers]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you found the video helpful. - Simon

[@cicero9534]

very informative and very helpful. Thank you!

[@targettamers]

Glad you think so! Thanks for commenting. - Simon

[@RHN365]

Great review straight to the point thank you

[@targettamers]

Thanks for your feedback! - Simon

[@jordanlee2645]

Pretty good video. Nice job.

[@Martin-nv3qh]

Im pretty sure 8x42s are brighter than 10x42.

[@GuitarGuy650]

Not necessarily. Lens coating plays a role.

[@Martin-nv3qh]

@@GuitarGuy650 Im obviously talking about cases were everything else is the same

[@patricj951]

Martin: yes, with equal light transmission 8x42 is 56% brighter than 10x42. This is not noticeable in daylight because your eye pupils are smaller than the exit pupil of the binoculars. But in dim conditions it will be noticeable.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@@patricj951 you are correct, very good post !!!

[@nukadadd]

​​​@@patricj951 20% brighter, not 56% 42/8=5.25 42/10=4.2 1.05 is not 56% of 5.25, it's 20%

[@adnanebrahim9259]

thanks for the video. it is very helpful.🔥❤️

[@targettamers]

Glad you found it helpful, thanks for letting us know! - Simon

[@majorstokem8839]

Very nice video, thank you so much!

[@targettamers]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting! - Simon

[@magnas3807]

Good vid and thanky. Ordered 8x

[@thomascatt5736]

You say that the 10x can perform better in low light. In fact, it's the opposite!

[@lapizza7175]

Indeed.

[@colinsimmons2913]

gorgeous😍 thank you

[@moderation3590]

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[@targettamers]

Glad it helped and thanks for commenting! - Simon

[@True_Mana]

Mahalo for the info keep up that beautiful smile stay blessed Aloha…💯🤙🏽

[@targettamers]

Thank you! You too!

[@j3susstaana51]

how much

[@j3susstaana51]

😮 how much 10x42

[@inSaNe_44]

Hy, what do you think about 8.5x50? Thank you!

[@GM-bq6zo]

8x has lot more advantages than 10x.

[@anhhoang-hx9kh]

Good video 🤝

[@targettamers]

Thank you 👍

[@harpoon_bakery162]

now if we only knew what brand and model to get

[@targettamers]

Here is a good place to start --> www.targettamers.com/best-binoculars-for-hunting/

[@browningmaxus5360]

Swarovski

[@lapizza7175]

Nikon has some decent cheap priced binoculars but there is better brands for expensive binoculars

[@dapperdanny2957]

She is beautiful, exactly what you need when you’re on a safari. 👍💯🔥

[@s.d.r1062]

Is it worth to have both? 8x42 NL Pure AND 10x42? or not so much difference? I have already 8x, but curious to 10x But i will use 8x the most

[@DumfriesDik]

8's for me. Great everyday general use.