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Where premium quality meets exceptional value. ZEISS Conquest HDX.

10x42 EL

Binoculars, 10x42, Swarovski
Manufacturer
Swarovski

Item details

Magnification : 10x
Focus system : Centre
Objective dia. : 42mm
Prism system : Roof
Field of view : 110m AT 1000m
Close focus : 8ft/2.5m
Exit pupil : 4.2mm
Eye relief : 15mm
Length : 158mm
Width : 123mm
Height : 64mm
Weight : 27.5oz/780g

Latest reviews

Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • build quality, natural image color
Cons
  • CA, "too ordinary" performance for alpha class binocular
perfect natural image...no color shift or color bias...

but CA level is too high for my taste..
Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • Depth of field, Brightness of image, ease of handling
Cons
  • useless soft case
I bought this having for many years used a pair of Russian 12x50 Iin fact made in East Germany by Zeiss). The brightness of image is remarkable compared to others I tried (Opticron, Nikon - though I use Nikon scopes). Likewise, there is excellent depth of field and I have never experienced any real difficulty with focusing. The ergonic grip is also excellent, making it possible even to use such powerful bins one-handed (e.g. when caught suddenly on a bicycle). I have had excellent after sales service (e.g. free replacement rubber lense covers when I had lost one, arrived within 48 hours). Also, I wear glasses and the eye-relief is really fine and sturdy. (My wife does not and if we share the pare, it is also easy to move from one to the other.) Strongly recommended, whatever the price
Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • Optics, build quality, "open barrels"
Cons
  • Price!
Love the "open barrel" design. Makes handling very easy compared to the opposition.

Item information

Category
Large Binoculars
Added by
Andy Bright
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Reviews
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Rating
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