This might begin a discussion on something other than magnification, and it could also underscore the importance of the objective and related features. Let's give the second binocular number the credit it deserves. It was worth a try. I've been on this planet long enough to know that I will never see a 50x7 binocular, but it's probably just as well. With the current magnification mania, people would just assume that the 50 was the magnification, and even then, someone would ask for even more.
Magnification can be addictive.
These are just a few of the many questions I receive from birders about magnification. I understand their concerns about magnification, because, I, too, have wrestled with this monster and have scars to prove it. But after many years of experience in the field, I have come to the conclusion that this whole issue of magnification is nothing more than a paper tiger. No one needs to lose any sleep over magnification. A nice, stable seven-power glass was also recommended for elderly birders who couldn't steady higher magnifications.