Hi, I want to buy 10x binoculars from the top shelf. Swarovski 10x42 was my top choice but they seemed a bit too small for my hands, plus the more light the better.
So I decided to chose from 10x50 only and am hesitating between Swarovski SLC 10x50 and Leica Ultravid 10x50. Based on the below comparison I lean towards Leica for the first time in my life...
Swarovski SLC 10x5
+ a bit higher eye relief (I rarely wear glasses though)
+ more ergonomic body shape
+ I give Swarovski a slight advantage for "brand image", mainly based on probably a bit better service and higher quality of service
Leica Ultravid 10x50
+ lower weight (Swaro is 20% heavier)
+ better field of view (angle 6.7 vs 6.3 at Swaro)
+ lower minimum focus distance (3.4m vs 5.0m at Swaro)
+ smaller (but still big enough to handle with comfort)
The fact thar Leica has no tripod socket does not bother me at all.
Would you like to add something to this comparison ?
P.S. Last but not least - they rank very similarly according to this ranking http://optyczne.pl/ranking_optyczne_pl-ranking_lornetek-10x50.html Although they used Trinovid there, I guess Ultravid is even better.
So I decided to chose from 10x50 only and am hesitating between Swarovski SLC 10x50 and Leica Ultravid 10x50. Based on the below comparison I lean towards Leica for the first time in my life...
Swarovski SLC 10x5
+ a bit higher eye relief (I rarely wear glasses though)
+ more ergonomic body shape
+ I give Swarovski a slight advantage for "brand image", mainly based on probably a bit better service and higher quality of service
Leica Ultravid 10x50
+ lower weight (Swaro is 20% heavier)
+ better field of view (angle 6.7 vs 6.3 at Swaro)
+ lower minimum focus distance (3.4m vs 5.0m at Swaro)
+ smaller (but still big enough to handle with comfort)
The fact thar Leica has no tripod socket does not bother me at all.
Would you like to add something to this comparison ?
P.S. Last but not least - they rank very similarly according to this ranking http://optyczne.pl/ranking_optyczne_pl-ranking_lornetek-10x50.html Although they used Trinovid there, I guess Ultravid is even better.
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