thisdudeisgood
The Dude Abides
Three reasons, actually:
1. The CL is "real", it's available right now. The two Leicas are still vaporware, and nobody knows when they'll arrive. Or, indeed, if they arrive, ever. Leica, for instance, doesn't answer any questions as to when the Trinovids will become available. That's bad style, at the very least.
2. The CL is the lightest of the lot, with a weight below 500 gr. That's something I really want, for trips in, say, the mountain regions in Norway or in the Alps. That's why the big boys (42mm binoculars or larger) are right out. BTW, the lightest 42mm binoculars with excellent optics are the Habicht porros (7x42, 10x40).
3. Despite some niggles with the focusers the Swarovskis have been among the most reliable premium binoculars for the past 10 years or so. Reliability is something I find very important, more important than many other features.
Hermann
Thanks Hermann
I see. I understand you have much experience with optics to the point that the customer service and reputation of the manufacturer carries weight with you as much as the performance of the optics.
I guess that's as it should be, after all you are spoiled for choice with Leica, Zeiss and Swarovski companies right on your doorstep.
Weight is of not much importance to me. I do about 4 or 5 Munros (large Scottish Mountains) per year and functionality / robustness is of more import to me than weight (I am pretty heavy myself LOL!) and I have no doubt your views on the Habicht are accurate but they are probably fragile instruments?.
I'm going to go now and look into these Swaro CL.
What is the best mid sized Swaro roof optically regardless of weight or price? And does the view surpass the Leica / Zeiss competitor?
Cheers
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