In geeky mood today, and maybe in the market for 8x42mm bins next year, I compiled the following which may save time for others in the same boat. It´s a table of specs for Zeiss FL, Steiner XP, Leica HD, Hawke Frontier ED, Swaro EL, and Nikon EDG. I haven´t seen 3 of the models, as two are unavailable in Ireland, and another, anywhere on planet Earth (apart from one pair in the ABA shop, it seems). Note the comparison is not "like-with-like" because the objectives vary from 42 to 44mm, and the EL´s mag is higher. But the table summarises the features that I consider most important. I haven´t included anything about resolution, brightness, edge clarity, CA, etc. - only measurements from the online specifications I was able to find for the comparison. Measurements are metric, prices are euro. Do the conversions yourself. Note also that I accept no responsibility for errors, misrepresentations, lies or fantastical confabulations contained therein.
Sancho, Aspiring Optics Geek
BTW, now I know what I really want....an open-bridge 8x with the eye-relief, exit pupil and nano-coating of the Steiners, but the weight, FOV and price of the Hawkes. And the glass bits of my Nikon EII´s. .
Sancho, Aspiring Optics Geek
BTW, now I know what I really want....an open-bridge 8x with the eye-relief, exit pupil and nano-coating of the Steiners, but the weight, FOV and price of the Hawkes. And the glass bits of my Nikon EII´s. .
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