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    7x42: evaluating UVHD+ definition against Abbe-König Zeisses

    " I think possibly the AK glass I have may also have higher contrast especially in dim conditions before it's too dark to make out all the colour, but the Leica profits in brighter conditions because of more saturated colour." AK prisms are known for higher light transmission than an SP, so...
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    7x42: evaluating UVHD+ definition against Abbe-König Zeisses

    Usually an AK prism as used in the Zeiss will have more resolution than an SP prism as used in the Leica. I believe the difference you are seeing is due to the different type of prisms used in these two binoculars. From Cloudy Nights(Erik Baker). "In addition to what John said, two things stand...
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