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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
~40mm objectives Vs ~50mm objectives (500 yards and in)?
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<blockquote data-quote="jebel" data-source="post: 1755280" data-attributes="member: 106189"><p>If you are comfortable with 14x magnification max for the distances you are shooting, I don't think you need any larger than 40-42mm objective lens diameter. In daylight, you only need the larger objective when using higher magnifications (say, 20x+).</p><p></p><p>The more relevant question is when light is low at first light and nightfall. In these situations, I agree with these comments.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The relative difference between a 40mm objective and 50mm objective in low light is about 7x magnification vs. 8x magnification to maintain a clear picture (with enough light). If that 1x difference in magnification is inconsequential to shots you would take in low light, go with the 40mm. If that 1x extra magnification is profoundly important (enough to outweigh added weight, height, and cost), go with the 50mm objective. People will decide differently, but that's the basic issue to consider.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jebel, post: 1755280, member: 106189"] If you are comfortable with 14x magnification max for the distances you are shooting, I don't think you need any larger than 40-42mm objective lens diameter. In daylight, you only need the larger objective when using higher magnifications (say, 20x+). The more relevant question is when light is low at first light and nightfall. In these situations, I agree with these comments. The relative difference between a 40mm objective and 50mm objective in low light is about 7x magnification vs. 8x magnification to maintain a clear picture (with enough light). If that 1x difference in magnification is inconsequential to shots you would take in low light, go with the 40mm. If that 1x extra magnification is profoundly important (enough to outweigh added weight, height, and cost), go with the 50mm objective. People will decide differently, but that's the basic issue to consider. [/QUOTE]
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