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

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Tina breaks down differences in magnification, field of view, brightness and image stability - complete with comparison photos from similar quality binoculars, so you can visually compare the difference between 8x42 and 10x42.
Discover which is best for activities such as hunting, birding, safari or events such as sports matches or concerts.
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Content
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - What Do the Numbers Mean?
1:19 - Pros of 8x42 Binoculars
2:10 - Pros of 10x42 Binoculars
2:31 - 8x42 vs 10x42 Binoculars for Hunting
3:39 - Bird Watching
4:17 - Wildlife Tours/Safari
4:59 - Events, Concerts & Sports
5:26 - Binocular Features
5:43 - Magnification
6:44 - Field of View
8:34 - Exit Pupil & Relative Brightness
9:54 - Twilight Factor
10:46 - Image Stability
11:29 - Which are Best for You?
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@TimpTim 10 ай бұрын

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

@targettamers 10 ай бұрын

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

@slawco7 2 күн бұрын

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

@FirstNameLastName_255 7 күн бұрын

Comprehensive and clear explanation video. Bravo!

@GunsAndGrenache 2 ай бұрын

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

@cargz 11 ай бұрын

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

@targettamers 11 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful! - Simon

@dusanstevic89 2 жыл бұрын

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

@targettamers 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Appreciate your feedback. - Simon

@Marc-cf8nv 3 күн бұрын

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

@lawrence9217 2 жыл бұрын

Nice explanations. Thank you for this!

@targettamers 2 жыл бұрын

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

@cicero9534 Жыл бұрын

very informative and very helpful. Thank you!

@targettamers Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for commenting. - Simon

@pjwillsr 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RHN365 Жыл бұрын

Great review straight to the point thank you

@targettamers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback! - Simon

@adnanebrahim9259 2 жыл бұрын

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

@targettamers 2 жыл бұрын

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

@godeshows Жыл бұрын

The best video about binoculars magnification.

@targettamers Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! - Simon

@majorstokem8839 11 ай бұрын

Very nice video, thank you so much!

@targettamers 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting! - Simon

@colinsimmons2913 6 ай бұрын

gorgeous😍 thank you

@magnas3807 5 ай бұрын

Good vid and thanky. Ordered 8x

@bobdayton9608 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Thanks for the kind feedback Bob.

@jordanlee2645 15 сағат бұрын

Pretty good video. Nice job.

@inSaNe_44 Ай бұрын

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

@patricj951 8 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 3 күн бұрын

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.

@moderation3590 Жыл бұрын

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@targettamers Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped and thanks for commenting! - Simon

@michaelkaliski7651 4 ай бұрын

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.

@anhhoang-hx9kh 2 жыл бұрын

Good video 🤝

@targettamers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@True_Mana 2 жыл бұрын

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

@targettamers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@j3susstaana51 11 ай бұрын

how much

@j3susstaana51 11 ай бұрын

😮 how much 10x42

@kenneths.perlman1112 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@harpoon_bakery162 2 жыл бұрын

now if we only knew what brand and model to get

@targettamers 2 жыл бұрын

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

@browningmaxus5360 6 ай бұрын

Swarovski

@lapizza7175 3 ай бұрын

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

@Martin-nv3qh 2 жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure 8x42s are brighter than 10x42.

@GuitarGuy650 2 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily. Lens coating plays a role.

@Martin-nv3qh 2 жыл бұрын

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

@patricj951 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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