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zeiss ht 8x42 vs swarovision 8.5x42 (1 Viewer)
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NDhunter
Experienced observer
I think you should try these models out before you buy, if you can.
In my experience and I own the 8.5 SV and a 10x42 SF, I really like them.
I have only handled an HT for a short time, and I found that it did not work well for me, the ergos
with the focuser, etc.
When you are talking about binoculars at this high level, it is left up to personal preference.
They are all very good.
Good luck with your search.
Jerry
In my experience and I own the 8.5 SV and a 10x42 SF, I really like them.
I have only handled an HT for a short time, and I found that it did not work well for me, the ergos
with the focuser, etc.
When you are talking about binoculars at this high level, it is left up to personal preference.
They are all very good.
Good luck with your search.
Jerry
HT is easily a better binocular than the SF. If you like the open bridge design then the SV is your man. The extra cost for the SF isn't worth it.
Focusing and handling of the HT is excellent and the view is crystal clear. Audi or BMW .... just depends on what you prefer!
Focusing and handling of the HT is excellent and the view is crystal clear. Audi or BMW .... just depends on what you prefer!
14Goudvink
Well-known member
The SV has a larger sweetspot and sharper edges than de HT...
Steve O4B
Optics4Birding.com
The SV's sweet spot is only larger by percentage of the view. The HT's is larger by FOV.
Light transmission for the SV is about 89 - 90%. They are not as bright as my Victory FL, which has 91%. The HT has 95%.
Alexis Powell
Natural history enthusiast
Your definition of sweet spot must be very different from mine. These bins have almost identical FOV, the Zeiss being very slightly more (~399 vs. ~408 ft). To my eye, the sweet spot of the SV is essentially the entire view (only marred by some tiny contrast loss and CA towards the edges) whereas the Zeiss suffers from significant astigmatism starting not far from the central area, rendering the sweet spot quite small by comparison, whether measured as real or % of the view.
--AP
