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    Is the Zeiss SFL 8x40 worth the difference in price over the Nikon MHG 8x42?

    Have been wondering the same thing about HG vs SFL after I tried a pair of SFLs at Sheels. I was so impressed but really like my HGs. Unfortunately didn’t have my HGs along. Next time I’m in Billings I’ll be sure to compare. BTW I owned the SFL in 8x42 but sold them because I don’t use 8x as...
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    Is the Zeiss SFL 8x40 worth the difference in price over the Nikon MHG 8x42?

    No offended at all and hope you weren’t either.
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    Is the Zeiss SFL 8x40 worth the difference in price over the Nikon MHG 8x42?

    I respectfully disagree. I’ve owned both. The BX-4 is a fine binocular at its price point but isn’t as sharp or bright as the HG. Quite a bit heavier. Most importantly it has a much narrower fov. That combined with its much smaller percentage of fov in focus make for a drastic difference.
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