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Originally Posted by Ukastronomer
I will ask the poster the usual question
How much can you spend, you have not said
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I have a pair of OK 8x40 binos and later bought a nice pair of ED lens 8x32. These easily outperform the older binos and, being lighter, are easier to keep still. For daytime viewing they are on a par with my 10x50 (maybe less resolution but more contrast) but the larger aperture wins at night. However the smaller ones are still used a lot because it is easier to keep them still.
I also have a pair of old 15x80 that double as exercise weights. They are best used mounted. I sometimes try to brace them against a car or building or tree etc and that helps a bit.