Canon Image Stabilized BinocularsPosted By Hugh Bartlett |
I just got the 12x36 IS for Christmas, and am quite pleased. Cost and weight were key factors for me. I already have 15x70's and a parallelogram mount, so the 15x50's seemed duplicative of those. I wanted something for quick looks with greater resolving power than my 8.5 x 44's, and the 12x36's filled the bill nicely.
OTOH, my personal opinion is that 15x is where many celestial objects start taking on individual personalities, rather than just being dim fuzzies, so it is a tough call. However, the IS bins work great in daytime also, and the extra weight of the 15x15's could get old fast on a nature hike.
In summary, I'd say it depends on the other binoculars you have and how you intend to use them.
Hugh Bartlett
Oakland, CA
OTOH, my personal opinion is that 15x is where many celestial objects start taking on individual personalities, rather than just being dim fuzzies, so it is a tough call. However, the IS bins work great in daytime also, and the extra weight of the 15x15's could get old fast on a nature hike.
In summary, I'd say it depends on the other binoculars you have and how you intend to use them.
Hugh Bartlett
Oakland, CA
