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    NL 8x42 eye relief for those with glasses

    Yes the longer eye relief for the ELs is what had them as my first choice but the very low lip on the eye cup makes the NLs work for me so both should be good for eye glasses.
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    Update - in the end I went with the NL 8x42s over the ELs. Short version, this is a once in a lifetime bino purchase for me so spending a bit more now on the NLs and then never having any regrets (mostly in regards to FOV) seemed the smarter way to go. My other concern was the usable eye relief...
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    NL 8x42 eye relief for those with glasses

    Just wanted to update the thread, I did in fact get a pail of NL 8x42's and found that there was no issue with eye relief and my glasses. In fact, I had to turn the eye cups out one step to prevent back outs so there is room to spare. For anyone in the future looking at this thread for...
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    NL 8x42 eye relief for those with glasses

    Thanks very much, I think I'm going to try the NLs.
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    Thank you for the feedback. I don't think the 8x42s size would bother me based on carrying my GPOs. I did think about an 8x32 but decided against it after doing some more research on loss of light/twilight factor. There are A LOT of grey and foggy days here (I literally live on the island next...
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    I did look at in the classifieds, it does look like new but the Canadian dollar is garbage right now - it would be about $2000 CAD before it hit the border and duties and taxes went on :(
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    Yes that's been my limited experience thus far. FOV on distance doesn't make that much of a difference but 50' in front of you every bit of FOV matters. And again, I'm a generalist so the NL 8x42 seems to cover all my bases.
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    Thanks very much, that's my current thought - try the NL first, if it doesn't suit go EL. If I went EL first my worry is that I'd forever wonder about the NL. I like the IDEA of so much FOV, but wonder about the wasp waist and if the cost truly is worth the improvement. The EL has less FOV, but...
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    Thanks for the advice - would you mind giving me a few of your real world thoughts on the EL vs NL as you have/had both? I'm aware of the EL for sale, unfortunately the Canadian dollar is garbage right now. BEFORE customs and duties that EL would only be a few hundred cheaper than brand new if...
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    I wish, but doubtful. There's not even an authorized Swarovski retailer here. Pretty much everything you can buy is Bushnell or Vortex, low end Nikon (Prostaff) maybe a Zeiss Terra ED. That's why I'm asking so many questions here 😃
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    The coast where I live (Eastern Canada) varies enough that I want to carry one pair that maybe isn't perfect at everything but can do anything. More magnification might be nice, but I don't want to sacrifice FOV and I won't be bringing a tripod so after hiking a big elevation change I don't want...
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    Most of my use involves coastal forest, that that means that sometimes I could be looking at things offshore (whales, seals, birds, nearby islands) but the rest of the time I'm in closer woods with small birds and that's where I've wished for more FOV to spot and track them better. At this point...
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    NL 8x42 eye relief for those with glasses

    Like you I can wear contacts when I'm out hiking or similar, but I can't bring myself to spend that kind of money if I can't use my glasses with them.
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    NL 8x42 eye relief for those with glasses

    Thank you, this is very helpful.
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    NL 8x42 eye relief for those with glasses

    Simply not an option for me. There is no one in my province that carries these binoculars. It's literally impossible for me to try without getting on a plane.
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    NL 8x42 eye relief for those with glasses

    According to his page the NL 8x42 has 16.5 mm of usable eye relief so that should work for me. Thanks!
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    Thanks, I think I've got FOMO on FOV so that helps.
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    Thanks for the information, trying to decide between the two has been brutal - cost vs performance would be easier if I won the lotto. The EL is definitely the better value, but the NL FOV is attractive.
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    Thanks for that info, my hands aren't particularly large (M/L in most gloves) and more long than wide in the fingers so I'm hopefully the open bridge wouldn't be an issue BUT I hear what you're saving about comfort - if it doesn't feel right it doesn't work.
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    That's great that you have a GPO and EL to compare, appreciate the feedback. Do you have an NL 8x42 as well? Despite the price I do wonder about that as an option, especially the FOV.
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    NL 8x42 eye relief for those with glasses

    That's good to know. Obviously trying them is the only way to be sure, but I'm hoping to get as much user feedback as I can to help.
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    NL 8x42 eye relief for those with glasses

    Primarily short sighted with multi focals, so a bit of everything I'm afraid.
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    NL 8x42 eye relief for those with glasses

    I've been looking to upgrade to my first set of Swarovski bins and I've been focused on the ELs because they have a 20mm eye relief and I've been hit and miss on bins with 18mm ER (Zeiss Terra ED yes, Vortex Viper no). I need about 14.5-15mm of usable eye relief with my glasses so if the...
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    I presume you have an EL, any additional thoughts you could share? Do you use them with glasses as well? As I can't try them first I'm gather as much information from users as I can
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    Is it worth it to upgrade from a GPO Passion HD to an EL?

    I think my wallet will prevent that. We'll, maybe two Swarovs 😂
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