Thread: New binos - 8x42 or 10x42?

I think its most important to get a binocular power that suits your eye and your scan style. Ive proven time after time that I can spot just as many (if not more) tahr at extended ranges with top tier 8x binos than guys with 10x. Dont get hung up on "power", look through as many sets as you can in your price range, narrow the selection to 3 or so of the ones you like, then take them outside the shop at 5.30 pm (this time of year is the best for buying binos) and compare them looking into the darkest patches.