NDhunter
Experienced observer
Oh, well, if all that were so clear to me, then I would probably start writing my next book about "future strategies for better binoculars - a manufacturer's guideline"
I have used the 8x42 HT over a short time, and I had a current Swarovski 8.5x42 SV for comparison. I preferred the handling of the Zeiss, but the wider apparent field of the Swaro left me in doubt about whether or not I would be able to really like the Zeiss. This doesn't mean that I regard the Swaro wide enough, of course. Swaro could still improve on the focuser, here the Zeiss appeared comparably more precise. These binoculars are great, but I want more field before I really invest that much money into optics.
Cheers,
Holger
Holger:
It is good for you to respond, as I was wondering if you would
hold back and mention that is in your new book. By the way if
it comes available in English, I would like to get one.
I have not tried the new Zeiss HT, as it has not been available in
any of the stores I frequent. I do like the new Zeiss Conquest,
and it seems to be a solid choice in the midrange.
I have the Nikon EDG, the SE's, and also the Swarovision,
and have spent some time with all of these.
The Nikon EDG is very good in the 10x42, and it is better than the
10x42 SE, but in the 8x32 size, the Nikon SE beats out the 8x32 EDG,
mainly in stray light handling. The Nikon SE seems to be a great design, and that is well known. But for an all around choice the Nikon EDG does everything very well, being waterproof, and all the rest.
I do see your mention of wanting a wide FOV, and I am thinking you are
referring to the Nikon EII, you've mentioned that one.
I suppose that is the latest, widest, best of the wide binoculars available.
I would be surprised to see any maker designing any roof binocular
that would compare.
Jerry