Otto McDiesel
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I wonder when will the next generation of ELs show up. Some HD objectives would be nice. Maybe they will even offer upgrades to non-HD models, like they did with the original focuser of the 8.5x42.
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EL with HD lenses anytime soon? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Otto McDiesel
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I don't think they have lost enough market share yet to make it a priority. If the FLs had completely ruined sales of any non-HD premium models they would've paid more attention to bringing this to reality more quickly. I think their biggest competitor, in their eyes, is the Ultravid. They are fighting for the cachet as a luxury item as much as they are as an optical device.
PYRTLE
Old Berkshire Boy
HD Lenses
Are these the next best thing, probably not imo. If they are to be/were, why aren't the new KOWA roof prisms with PROMINAR/ED glass making positive headlines and outselling the other big guns (are they available?). Also there must be a cost premium to pay and I don't believe many UK birdwatchers would want to pay around £1250 plus for a high performance 8 x 42 r/p.
Are these the next best thing, probably not imo. If they are to be/were, why aren't the new KOWA roof prisms with PROMINAR/ED glass making positive headlines and outselling the other big guns (are they available?). Also there must be a cost premium to pay and I don't believe many UK birdwatchers would want to pay around £1250 plus for a high performance 8 x 42 r/p.
