SWAROVSKI or Zeiss? (1 Viewer)

[Szmako81]

Dear Bino-members,

Recently I've been thinking about swapping my Swarovski SLC HD 8x42 ('10-'13) for the Zeiss Victory HT 8x42.
Have your say on it!

Szabolcs

 

[Richard D]

What don't you like about the SLC? What benefits do you think you'll get in swapping?

 

[Szmako81]

What don't you like about the SLC? What benefits do you think you'll get in swapping?

I would go for the AK prisms, and having read on greatestbinoculars.com that among the 8x42s it's the best (e g.:natural view). These things come to mind.

 

[Szmako81]

What don't you like about the SLC? What benefits do you think you'll get in swapping?

There is nothing to not like about the SLC.

 

[Richard D]

I would go for the AK prisms, and having read on greatestbinoculars.com that among the 8x42s it's the best (e g.:natural view). These things come to mind.

AK prisms, really don't make that much difference in my experience, but you really need to try both binoculars together and see which you prefer. The SLCs also give an excellent view - from the same site:

"If I could only keep one binocular, it would probably be the - now sadly extinct - SLC 8x42.
It has a view that just makes me sing: Easy, friendly, warm, with a deep rendering of space that drags you into the image and lets the glass disappear. Immersive."

The HT's will give a slightly different view to the SLCs but I doubt there's much objective difference in quality, preferences are very subjective.

 

[tenex]

If you do this, I'll give your SLC a good home.

I distinctly recall that FL 42s had ugly aberrations around the field edge. Were these better corrected in HTs? You should find out before dumping a binocular that has nothing to dislike. That's high praise indeed.

 

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Compare the SLC and the HT on Allbinos and pick the one that has the highest scores in the areas that are most important to you. They are both fine binoculars.

Swarovski SLC New 10x42 WB - binoculars specification - AllBinos.com

The best binocular tests on the net. The comprehensive database of binoculars with their parameters and users opinions. Interesting articles and comparisons.

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Carl Zeiss Victory HT 10x42 - binoculars specification - AllBinos.com

The best binocular tests on the net. The comprehensive database of binoculars with their parameters and users opinions. Interesting articles and comparisons.

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[Scott98]

I would take the Zeiss out of those two, FWIW. I like the grip and focuser of the Zeiss better, and it sounds like the only things that separates the HT's from the current SF's is slightly better edge definition on the SF's.

 

[w.travis]

I'd keep the SLC, but funny enough, I'm considering selling mine. Funny, not funny.

 

[Szmako81]

I would take the Zeiss out of those two, FWIW. I like the grip and focuser of the Zeiss better, and it sounds like the only things that separates the HT's from the current SF's is slightly better edge definition on the SF's.

Dear Scott,

I have the Swarovski SLC 8x42 HD manufactured btw 2010-13.

 

[Szmako81]

I would take the Zeiss out of those two, FWIW. I like the grip and focuser of the Zeiss better, and it sounds like the only things that separates the HT's from the current SF's is slightly better edge definition on the SF's.

 

[Szmako81]

If you do this, I'll give your SLC a good home.

I distinctly recall that FL 42s had ugly aberrations around the field edge. Were these better corrected in HTs? You should find out before dumping a binocular that has nothing to dislike. That's high praise indeed.

Does Zeiss have quality issues?

 

[Richard D]

Does Zeiss have quality issues?

No maker is completely immune from the odd issue, but in general any of the big three offer good post purchase support.