Well, it seems that the SF is your glass, no need to try the NL then.
As Roger Vine said in his review, when he reviewed the 8x32 Victory SF, just last year... "There’s no question that the 8x32 SFs are the best binoculars I’ve ever tested at this size. These may be the best 8x32s and the view is the equal of the 8x42 model in some ways, even exceeding it in sheer width."
If the Victory SF 8x32 were the best he's EVER tested, at that size, just last year... they're still incredibly STELLAR binoculars. Period.
I find that my SF 8x32s are stunningly great! They are stellar alpha binoculars. Few would argue with that.
BUT, I'm also ready to buy a pair of NL 10x32s. Apparently, they are not readily available unless you want "caution-'range" colored armor. I'm not big on that color.
SO, why do you say "no need to try NL then"??? You're not a fan boy in defeat... I think not. Surely, you are much wiser than that.
Come on now... be reasonable. If a $2500-$3000 pair of binoculars has a flaw, like a less-than-awesome FOCUSER, please do the world of your fellow alpha-binocular buyers a favor!
Call out the manufacturer! Reject the sample and accept a replacement! Or, have the manufacturer make it right! Are you willing to make excuses for the focuser because you love the optics? Seriously.
Common sense tells us all that retailers really won't call them on the carpet - retailers' allegiance is to SALES. Period!
If people roll-over and accept a less-than-wonderful focuser from a $3000 Swaro NL Pure... then that's what some buyers will get... when they buy one of those! Swaro are certainly capable manufacturers. They can produce great glass. They can do better when it comes to focusers. Can't they? Do you deny that?
I do want to buy a 10x32 NL. And I will, someday. But to accept a less-than-Zeiss focuser won't be something that is OK with me. NL glass is not all THAT different than SF glass. We're talking angels dancing on the head of a pin here. I want alpha grade glass AND an alpha grade focuser. To accept less is the stuff of fan boys.
Yes, I will be perfectly content to have 10x32 SF binoculars with a flawless focuser, rather than a 10x32 NL with a slightly wonky focuser. If Swaro can make a flawless focuser for me... then I'll give the 10x32 NLs a run!
I've spent enough time with my 8x32 Victory SF bins to know that they are an absolutely superb choice. I have no regrets on that $2500 purchase, whatsoever.
As Roger Vine said in his review, when he reviewed the 8x32 Victory SF, just last year... "There’s no question that the 8x32 SFs are the best binoculars I’ve ever tested at this size."
So please tell me, dries... what's wrong with my view on this? You're not just a fan boy, are you?