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  1. J

    Swarovski CL 8x25 vs Zeiss Terra ED 8x25: one more comparison

    Hi Rainier. Maybe I'm wrong, but, in my experience, increasing the contrast only has an aesthetic benefit (for example, in photographic lenses); but contrast -by definition- increases the difference between light and dark and I don't think that's useful when distinguishing nuances in shadow...
  2. J

    Swarovski CL 8x25 vs Zeiss Terra ED 8x25: one more comparison

    Hi, Reinier, I have kept my CL because it is a gift and its sentimental value is greater than its real value. However, it has aspects in which it is superior -in my humble opinion- to the zeiss terra. After using both for over a month, I find the following: The CL is superior in contrast...
  3. J

    Swarovski CL 8x25 vs Zeiss Terra ED 8x25: one more comparison

    Hi, Reinier. I find both similar in size and not too poketable. Thanks
  4. J

    Swarovski CL 8x25 vs Zeiss Terra ED 8x25: one more comparison

    Both measure 85 cm, although the zeiss strap is a few centimeters longer. I don't know if they would be comfortable enough in bandolier style, but I think so.
  5. J

    Swarovski CL 8x25 vs Zeiss Terra ED 8x25: one more comparison

    Thanks, Reinier. Yes, I wrote "much wide" because this was the subjective feeling I got when looking through both binoculars. I know that, on paper, the specifications indicate little difference, but I can assure you that, in practice, the difference is there. If any member of the forum thinks...
  6. J

    Swarovski CL 8x25 vs Zeiss Terra ED 8x25: one more comparison

    Wise advices, Will K. Thanks a lot
  7. J

    Swarovski CL 8x25 vs Zeiss Terra ED 8x25: one more comparison

    Thanks for the comments to Middle River and Will K . Indeed, the technical specifications of the binoculars are published everywhere, but -as the experienced members of this forum usually advise- it is always convenient to try them in hand before making the decision to buy one or the other. In...
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    Swarovski CL 8x25 vs Zeiss Terra ED 8x25: one more comparison

    Hello to all members of this forum. First of all, please be lenient with my poor English. I am new here and I would like to briefly introduce myself: my name is Javier Vela, I live in Marbella, Málaga, (Spain). I am currently a painter and writer and usually travel by bike through the geography...
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