Yes it can be lead free. It could have been laying around the camera shop since 2002 or the outfit that supplied the camera shop with it could have had it since 2002.
Bob
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ZR 8x43 ed2 vs Nikon 8x32SE:a rough comparison (1 Viewer)
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Yes it can be lead free. It could have been laying around the camera shop since 2002 or the outfit that supplied the camera shop with it could have had it since 2002.
Bob
Ardy
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I think he means that since his is a 504 mfg. date would be 2001 no matter when he bought it.That would put it in that leaded glass time frame...
John Dracon
John Dracon
One of the things that the comparison under discussion cannot answer is the durability factor. The 8x32 SE has been around for around 12 years. I have yet to hear of or read about a significant mechanical defect. I agree with Pileatus. Enjoy your glass. If you have any generation of SEs, you have a very good glass.
Yes Ardy, I think you are right. I think that's what Brock meant too. It's what I meant but my typing got ahead of my brain on this!:h?:
Bob
The Kingfisher
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It sounds more logical to me.. |8)|
kristoffer
Used Register
I soaked my ed2s yesterday when I got caught in a downpour. 1-0 to the Zens 
mooreorless
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Hi John, I agree with you and Pileatus. I would not be afraid to buy one from the first year the model came out.:t:
Regards,Steve
falcondude
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well, it is surprising. I thought Porro binoculars would shine on brightness since they need less glasses to get the same optical results as roof binoculars, hence less light loss. Maybe the aperture size on ZEN ED2 does make a big difference. I really wish I had seen that $499 deal on a pair of SE and jumped on it.
John Dracon
John Dracon
Of course aperture size is the function of power and diameter of the objective lens. I have tested my SE 8x32 and Fl 8x32 against the Leupold 8x42 Internal focus Cascade several times at last light at rural landscapes. The Leupold does show a tiny bit more detail, but less field. Without an increase in power, the larger exit pupil (assuming comparable optics) should be brighter. When comparing the Nikon SE to the 'Zeiss Fl (same numbers) the Nikon edge is sharper, but the Zeiss has a slightly larger field. My eyes are incapable of discerning any difference because I don't see or look for CA.
I also do believe I lack the resolution ability I once had. John
I also do believe I lack the resolution ability I once had. John
Ardy
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i do it alot also:smoke:
Ardy
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I'll pm you if I see another deal like that...
