Swift Ultralites 8x42 - Any value? (2 Viewers)

[dougan]

I have a pair I purchased new in the 1990's, they are in excellent condition complete with original case and neck strap.
Is there any demand for these?

 

[pat mitchel]

The 8x42 ultra-lite seems to be the most common on the second hand market of all the ultralights. Outside of the smaller FOV 6.5*, the eye relief is good as is the view (full multicoating. The stock fold down eyecups can be a bugger when it comes to folding them down (either from the aging of the rubber or colder weather). Reasonably light ( a bit too much plastic) and a decent focuser. I bought a two of them for 90 dollar US about 3 years ago. Now loaners or car binos. I believe whoever made them also made the Celestron Ultima brand (not the current ones), possibly Mirador? Pat