Nikon HG LX 8x32 (1 Viewer)

I've never seen this model in person, but the reviews seem quite good. In my seemingly never ending search for an 8x32 that "fits".......My question is:

Is the stated eye relief accurate?
As a non eyeglass wearer, do you find it adequate?
Any comparisons between it and the Swaro SLC WB 8x30?
How good are optics by today's alpha standards?

Thanks!

jgraider said:

I've never seen this model in person, but the reviews seem quite good. In my seemingly never ending search for an 8x32 that "fits".......My question is:

Is the stated eye relief accurate?
As a non eyeglass wearer, do you find it adequate?
Any comparisons between it and the Swaro SLC WB 8x30?
How good are optics by today's alpha standards?

Thanks!

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The eye relief is accurate. It was among the most generous of its day.

In practice, with glasses, I find it as or more generous than Zeiss 8x32 FL, and with easier eye placement.

Unless you like focus with little fingers, the focus control is much better than the Swarovski. Close focus is substantially better for butterflies. Focus speed is rapid (too rapid for some). Sweet spot is larger. As I recall, feels a bit bulkier/heavier. Nikon "hang" is unfortunately horrible, esp. if you have narrow IPD. Rubber armor not as durable or well secured as Swarovski.

By today's standards, I'd say the image is excellent and comfortable but brightness a step down, a bit warmer color balance (towards magenta, not yellow-orange, so not disagreeable to me), more chromatic aberration.

--AP

Thank you very much for that AP.