Hi everyone I've been reading these forums for years as an optics nut, finally joined today to be able to post.
I have an opportunity to purchase a used set of Leupold Golden Ring HD 8x32 binoculars which I've read so many rave reviews about. However these are out of town so I haven't been able to compare side by side with what I have. I only want to add them to my bino collection if they would be a marked improvement over my current favorite set.
My current favorite pair of binoculars I own are the 7/12x32 switch power binoculars which I've had for about 4 years now. At 7 power alone I prefer them over every other 7x binocular I've owned or handled including the Swarovski SLC 7x30, Swift Eaglet 7x36, and even the Zen Ray 7x36 (the zen was a tad brighter and wider FOV but found the Leupold GR to be sharper, better contrast, better color saturation). And I've come to the point that I can't live without the ability to instantly go to 12x, I love them and will probably never give them up.
A couple years ago I had the chance to compare my GR 7/12x32 side by side with some Leupold GR NON-HD 8x32. At the time I remember not seeing a better view from the 8x32's over my 7/12x32's. Has anyone tried the switch 7/12x32 side by side with the GR HD 8x32 ??
I know there's a few threads on here comparing the non-HD with HD 8x32, but was hoping someone might have a direct comparison of the the 7/12x32 and 8x32 HD.
Thanks!
I have an opportunity to purchase a used set of Leupold Golden Ring HD 8x32 binoculars which I've read so many rave reviews about. However these are out of town so I haven't been able to compare side by side with what I have. I only want to add them to my bino collection if they would be a marked improvement over my current favorite set.
My current favorite pair of binoculars I own are the 7/12x32 switch power binoculars which I've had for about 4 years now. At 7 power alone I prefer them over every other 7x binocular I've owned or handled including the Swarovski SLC 7x30, Swift Eaglet 7x36, and even the Zen Ray 7x36 (the zen was a tad brighter and wider FOV but found the Leupold GR to be sharper, better contrast, better color saturation). And I've come to the point that I can't live without the ability to instantly go to 12x, I love them and will probably never give them up.
A couple years ago I had the chance to compare my GR 7/12x32 side by side with some Leupold GR NON-HD 8x32. At the time I remember not seeing a better view from the 8x32's over my 7/12x32's. Has anyone tried the switch 7/12x32 side by side with the GR HD 8x32 ??
I know there's a few threads on here comparing the non-HD with HD 8x32, but was hoping someone might have a direct comparison of the the 7/12x32 and 8x32 HD.
Thanks!