From Opus

10x42 EL

Magnification : 10x Focus system : Centre Objective dia. : 42mm Prism system : Roof Field of view : 110m AT 1000m Close focus : 8ft/2.5m Exit pupil : 4.2mm Eye relief : 15mm Length : 158mm Width : 123mm Height : 64mm Weight : 27.5oz/780g Content and images originally posted by Andy Bright

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[edit] victoryman's review

Hard to believe no other reviews! Have both 10x and 8.5x (have to wrangle with wife for the 10's...) and both are great. The fine focus is still not to my liking after a year's use but is getting a little looser. Both came with a great hard case that I will never use, but I sure wish the soft case had a strap on it as it tends to slip out of your hands. I like the rigid eye cover as it's easier to manipulate with gloves than a soft one. Helps that with two pair I don't have to adjust often I guess. Deep inset on lenses seems to keep more dust out then my older Bushnell. Looked hard at Zeiss Victory II before buying these, but after holding there was no comparison for my wife!

[edit] Pros

• grip
• true color
• balance

[edit] Cons

• focus
• case with no strap

[edit] Sancho's review

Love these. 10x suits my eyes (or brain wiring) better. Compared them to 8.5x ELs, 8x30 ELs, and Leica 8x32BRs. All wonderful, but when I tried the 10x42 ELs, it was my eyes made the choice. Easy handling, focusing is fine on my pair, incredible DOF, eyecups steady, neckstrap comfortable. Light for 10x, folded fit in pocket of my Barbour or Bodywarmer jacket. Soft case is an insult to the consumer, but my daughter uses it for her doll's hairbrushes.

[edit] Pros

• bright
• clear
• sharp
• handy

[edit] Cons

• daft useless soft case

[edit] SzimiStyle's review

I am really dissapointed how the product is decreasing in quality. The only thing why I still use it the superb image quality it provides. The most tiresome thing is the harder and harder focusing which is a key part in e.g. forest birding.

Heard from other customers that the customer care is simply missing or useless.

I soon change this brand to Nikon or Zeiss.

[edit] Pros

• ergonomy
• sharpness
• weight
• image quality

[edit] Cons

• bubbles under the rubber armour by age
• exfoliating rubber on focusing ring
• getting harder focusing by age

[edit] foxbo's review

I owned a pair of the SLC 8x30's and they were excellent. I traded them in on the EL 10x42's as I wanted the best of the best. The ELs are light weight and very easy to handle and hold steady. The first time I handled a pair of the 10x42s, I thought I was viewing thru the 8.5s. I was amazed at how steady they were for a 10 power binocular. I've tried all of the major brands, but the Swarovskis fit me the best.

[edit] Pros

• Great handling
• top of the line!

[edit] Cons

• Very expensive.