Hi, I haven't found much information about these on this forum (actually the same applies for the internet).
Yesterday I had the posibility to compare it side by side with my Swarovski EL 8.5x42, but only for about 5 min. The impressions are positive so far. Mechanically very good and optically not any flaws that I can complain of (that can be expected at this price point). Luminous (for a 10x), good contrast, and only some field curvature in the outer 10-15%. focusing on that 10-15% no other aberrations were evident, so only field curvature at first sight. Pointing to some distant roofs/antennas against the sky I couln't detect any CA.
I hadn't time for anymore.
Additionally, the price of these Pentax is fluctuating on Amazon (at least in amazon Italy and Amazon Spain), reaching a bit more than 500 euros (which seems to be the lowest price ever in Amazon). Maybe some new model coming?
Anyway, it would be appreciated if anyone has some first hand experience with these 10x43 to confirm this (good) first impression. At a price a bit over 500 it could be a very interesting option.
Regards!
Yesterday I had the posibility to compare it side by side with my Swarovski EL 8.5x42, but only for about 5 min. The impressions are positive so far. Mechanically very good and optically not any flaws that I can complain of (that can be expected at this price point). Luminous (for a 10x), good contrast, and only some field curvature in the outer 10-15%. focusing on that 10-15% no other aberrations were evident, so only field curvature at first sight. Pointing to some distant roofs/antennas against the sky I couln't detect any CA.
I hadn't time for anymore.
Additionally, the price of these Pentax is fluctuating on Amazon (at least in amazon Italy and Amazon Spain), reaching a bit more than 500 euros (which seems to be the lowest price ever in Amazon). Maybe some new model coming?
Anyway, it would be appreciated if anyone has some first hand experience with these 10x43 to confirm this (good) first impression. At a price a bit over 500 it could be a very interesting option.
Regards!