8 x 42 or 10 x 42 Binos. Which is better for farmland hunting?

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Which is better for bush lot/ farmland hunting?

Looking at Bushnell Excursions.

I know FOV is different and exit pupil is 5 mm on the 8's and 4mm on the 10's.

Which would be better for a guy with near sighted eyes?
 
there isn't that much difference between the two, but if you look over an extended period of time, you'll get less eyestrain with the 8x- most binocs have compensating ocular lenses so near/farsightedness isn't really much of a problem- typically , you have enough compensation on the right diopter( that's the plus and -signs on the lens) to compensate - i use mine with my glasses, but others take their glasses off- so unless you NEED to see detail, go with the 8s- you'll feel the 10x "pulling" a bit over the extended period
 
The 8's are probably smaller and lighter and you would notice your hand shake/movement less with the lower magnification.
 
Pick the 8's, easier to hold and from my personal experience the lower power will give you a better quality view. Also over the years most everyone I know, myself included, upgrades their binos. I know money is tight but in my opinion you really are better off spending more than you think you should. You'll only have to upgrade later and by purchasing more now you'll save on not doing it later plus you'll have the better optics for years. Just my opinion, lots of good quality used stuff on the forum.
 
To add a bit, 8X42 are the most popular, combining adequate power and exit pupil. Took a Sightron SII Waterproof Porro Prism to the range recently and asked for opinions from optical technician andl enthusiates. Sold on the spot! $119. Shooterss compared them with 3X price models. We're ordering more.

Regards,

Peter
 
Just carrying this a bit further, what about some of the lower power binoculars like the 6x32 Vortex Viper
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last time I looked I had 4 binos (not counting WWII era optics) of 6x,30. If I didn't - I'd be looking seriously at those 6 power Vortex (and also the Katmai 6x by Leupold)

6x is underrated and overlooked imo. .... and I have 7x, 8x and 10x bino's that sit on the shelf more often than not. Bigger field of view and perfectly adequate magnification combined with ease of use and ease of holding (eg less apparent shaking) ... you'll use them longer ... and see more.
 
Take a look at Nikon 7x35mm Action extreme porroprism binos, extremly sharp, inexpensive, water proof and FOV is stuning 489ft at 1000yds. I gave up on my 8x30mm twice the price Steiners b/c Nikons allow me to hunt 5-6min longer into the dusk.
 
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