Originally Posted by ALFisher
After looking around, here is one thing I have found to be fairly consistent on recommendations, FWIW, that in many binoculars, 8 X 42 maybe better for you than 10 X 42. This is because of the "exit pupil" which allows more light to reach the eye. Google it and you can read what I am talking about. And of course, quality does matter, but you have to fit your budget. I'm going to buy the best I can with the money I have. If they aren't $2000 Swarvorskis, then so be it. It's not going to ruin my hunting. I'm going to enjoy it no matter what.

That's good thinking. I was pushing 50 before getting my Swaros… I do wish I'd did it 20yrs ago when they were $800 lol