Hello Zeiss fans,
I just picked up a new pair of 10x42 EDs for $220 shipped from B&H. (Don't you just love gift cards...)
So far, I really like them. The focusing wheel seemed a bit loose (at first) but as I got used to it, it feels better each time. I'm not sure I care for the particular ribbing of the wheel but it's OK and not a negative. Perhaps the indents are spaced too wide or something.
I love the outer casing of the Terra ED. I was afraid that it would pick up the usual hand grease but it's actually quit resistant. The eye-cups pick up a little but that's expected. (My Nikon Monarch 5 binoculars are a magnet for grease. I had a pair of Monarch 7 for a short time and its outer shell was slightly better.)
The optical quality is very nice and can find no obvious issues. UPS arrived late today so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to see how they are in brighter conditions but they looked sharp as a tack. Very impressed considering the price point.
So far, I have no real complaints. A really big suggestion would be to include a standard case instead of the felt pouch.
On that note, can someone tell me which Zeiss case to purchase? I'm looking at the Cordura case that comes with the Victory series? Model 12 85 644.
Update: NVM, I just read a user review of this case on B&H and it says this case fits the Terra ED models perfectly.
Cheers,
-Nick
I just picked up a new pair of 10x42 EDs for $220 shipped from B&H. (Don't you just love gift cards...)
So far, I really like them. The focusing wheel seemed a bit loose (at first) but as I got used to it, it feels better each time. I'm not sure I care for the particular ribbing of the wheel but it's OK and not a negative. Perhaps the indents are spaced too wide or something.
I love the outer casing of the Terra ED. I was afraid that it would pick up the usual hand grease but it's actually quit resistant. The eye-cups pick up a little but that's expected. (My Nikon Monarch 5 binoculars are a magnet for grease. I had a pair of Monarch 7 for a short time and its outer shell was slightly better.)
The optical quality is very nice and can find no obvious issues. UPS arrived late today so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to see how they are in brighter conditions but they looked sharp as a tack. Very impressed considering the price point.
So far, I have no real complaints. A really big suggestion would be to include a standard case instead of the felt pouch.
On that note, can someone tell me which Zeiss case to purchase? I'm looking at the Cordura case that comes with the Victory series? Model 12 85 644.
Update: NVM, I just read a user review of this case on B&H and it says this case fits the Terra ED models perfectly.
Cheers,
-Nick