Until now I've only used handheld binos for astronomy, but health problems are forcing me to consider a mounted pair. I've narrowed the choice down to the two big Fujinons - 10x70 and 16x70. I have a handle on the differences and my preferences except for the one thing that the specifications can't tell - false color. I'm sensitive to it - not that I hate it, but I notice it more and more and spend time looking at and for it, rather than at the stars. Can someone with experience comment on the difference? The 16x70 is more appealing, but if there is a lot more false color, I'd prefer the 10x70. Anyone have experience with both - maybe guru Barry?
false color in big Fujinons
Started by nils_schoultz, 03/10/2004 07:02PM
Posted 03/10/2004 07:02PM
Opening Post
Posted 03/10/2004 08:13PM
#1
Nils,
My own preference is for the 16X70. 7mm exit pupil would be wasted from my sub mag 5 backyard. I think Barry S and Edz have had both. Both prefer the 16X70 as well. I use my 20X80 LW every chance I get. CA is not really an issue for me since I use giant binos for DSOs, not planets or 1st mag stars. I also prefer CF binos instead of IF. Have not felt the need to upgrade to the Fuji 16X70s yet. Since I already have 25X100s my next pair will probably be something bigger. 120mm and up.
If $$$$ is not an issue I think the 82mm Highlander Flourite is said to have the best optics. Markus Ludes of APM judge them superior to the Nikon 20X120, Fuji 25X150 and the Miyauchi jumbos.
The Zeiss 15X60 BGA/t received top ratings from Phil Harrington in his April 2003 Astronomy review article. Fuji 16X70s were a very close second and the Nikon 18X70 Astrolux 3rd. Tak 22X60 was not reviewed in that article but received excellent reviews elsewhere.
Erik D
My own preference is for the 16X70. 7mm exit pupil would be wasted from my sub mag 5 backyard. I think Barry S and Edz have had both. Both prefer the 16X70 as well. I use my 20X80 LW every chance I get. CA is not really an issue for me since I use giant binos for DSOs, not planets or 1st mag stars. I also prefer CF binos instead of IF. Have not felt the need to upgrade to the Fuji 16X70s yet. Since I already have 25X100s my next pair will probably be something bigger. 120mm and up.
If $$$$ is not an issue I think the 82mm Highlander Flourite is said to have the best optics. Markus Ludes of APM judge them superior to the Nikon 20X120, Fuji 25X150 and the Miyauchi jumbos.
The Zeiss 15X60 BGA/t received top ratings from Phil Harrington in his April 2003 Astronomy review article. Fuji 16X70s were a very close second and the Nikon 18X70 Astrolux 3rd. Tak 22X60 was not reviewed in that article but received excellent reviews elsewhere.
Erik D
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