I am considering buying either a Pentax 8x32 DCF ED or a Nikon 8x32 LX L for my wife. I prefer 7x42's but because of her smaller hand size and the fact that she likes to carry a lighter binocular she prefers an 8x32. In the members experience which binocular is superior. Cost is about the same and they are both new. What binocular should I go for for for her. Would either of these be as good as a Leica 8x32 BN? What do you think?
Dennis
[QUOTE=denco@comcast.n;1350885]I am considering buying either a Pentax 8x32 DCF ED or a Nikon 8x32 LX L. In the members experience which binocular is superior. Cost is about the same and they are both new. What binocular should I go for. I want to try an 8x32 again. Would either of these be as good as a Leica 8x32 BN? What do you think?
Dennis[/QUOTE]
I recommend a Leica 7x42 Trinovid instead. The image quality and comfort of an 8x32 can NEVER equal that of a full sized bino with its bigger exit pupil, so either would be of dubious utility.
--AP
Seriously though, it's a good question. I've never seen a careful comparison of these two, but I'd say the eye-relief and placement tolerance of the Nikon is hard to beat among 8x32 models.