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    Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD+ vs Swarovski CL 8x30

    Same for me, half a click more would be better. On the other hand, one of the main reasons why I bought the UV32 was its super compact size. Leica clearly are pushing this advantage to the max, and in the end it works in my favour by providing me a binocular that despite its compact size and...
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    Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD+ vs Swarovski CL 8x30

    I had a Leica 8x32 UVHD+ and a Swarovski 8x30 CL B to test. In several fora I have found comparisons between the Swaro CL and the Leica Trinovid, obviously due to their similar price range. However, for me the main criteria for preselection where size and weight, so the Ultravid seemed to be the...
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    EL 10x42 casing deterioration.

    My feeling is that right now only Swaro owners chip in because this is were there is a thread called "casing detrioration". It might be interesting to start a similar thread in the fora of the other major brands to see in how far users report similar experiences.
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    Correct purchasing methods

    I checked what dealers (in Germany) do think about the issue. I contacted several by email, asking if it would be OK for them if I ordered several models with the intention to keep only the one that I like most and send back the others. I know that according to European law I have the right to...
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    Correct purchasing methods

    This thread makes me think. I plan to buy one glass, and my idea is to order 3 or 4 (Leica UV 8x32, Swaro EL, Zeiss SF, and probably Swaro CL 8x30) and send back all but one. The reason is that I have no experience with alpha bins and looking through one at a dealer will not be enough; I will...
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    Zeiss SF 8X32 after 8 weeks of use...

    Oh, and hello by the way. New to the forum.
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    Zeiss SF 8X32 after 8 weeks of use...

    Allbinos has the SF 8x32 test published today: https://www.allbinos.com/index.php?test=lornetki&test_l=361 They top the ranking, but with some critical remarks.
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