Canon 18X50IS bino.

[tico]

Hello,

 Anyone have used this bino for birding.astro use ?

thanks

Tico

[Doc]

I have used the Canon 10x42 L IS bins and they are fantastic but are pretty heavy so the 18x50 will be heavier still.

I chose the Swarovski 10x50EL Swarovisions to keep and I think I made the right decision.

 

 

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

I haven't used o a pair myself, but I know several people have used these bins for astro use and rather liked them. I prefer going for more light grasp and foregoing stabilization.

[Doug]

1 hour ago, tico said:

Hello,

 Anyone have used this bino for birding.astro use ?

thanks

Tico

I would say that the 18x50 is too powerful they are great for sky view and long distance 15 miles plus I must say I have been using Canon 15x50 IS for many years and I think they are a great all-rounder and are half the price of the Canon 10x42L let us know what you decide 

[mark81]

I agree that they are too powerful for astronomy - very hard to keep the image steady. Also, a little too powerful for nature that is close (garden birds) 

I have always found 10x50s to be perfect for handheld astronomy and great for nature too. 

If you can get to a binoculars store you should be able to pick up a pair and see how hey feel. 8x40s would be much lighter but I wouldn't want to go any smaller than that with astronomy in mind 

[Stu]

I had the 15x50IS for a few years and thought they were excellent. I chose the 15x rather than 18x because of the larger exit pupil and because they were easy to hold steady.