Perhaps the biggest reason why 60 is "better" is the perspective. You’ve survived the ups and downs. You’ve seen that most "emergencies" aren't actually emergencies. This resilience creates a sense of calm that younger generations are still trying to find through apps and retreats. You’ve earned your peace. The Bottom Line
However, for a vast middle range of professional and hobbyist tasks, 60×–69× provides the first magnification where true microscopic detail becomes reliably visible without the fragility of higher-power optics. 60 something mag better