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    Are EL 8.5x42 made in 2001 still considered good?

    I thank all you folks for your input and renewing my faith in my old EL’s. Your expertise is greatly appreciated!
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    Are EL 8.5x42 made in 2001 still considered good?

    I bought my 2001 EL’s new (they came in an aluminum case) and used them a few times a year to help count during hawk migrations where I use to live. I thought then, and still do, that they have a great view. However I don’t have any good stores to check out any new binoculars and understand...
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    Interview with the new head of Zeiss Sports Optics

    Now I’m a little confused (not uncommon for me!). Where would the current 8x32 FL T be made, Wetzlar?
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    Objective covers for 2001 EL 8.5x42

    Is there any replacement objective covers available for my ELs? Like everyone else with these, I have to think the ones that came with mine are totally useless. Back when I bought mine they came with an aluminum case, when did they stop supplying that case with the ELs? I still love those...
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    help on choosing additional binocular

    I bought my ELs in 2001 so they are older but in perfect shape. I am keeping them. What Joachim said is another thought I had. Maybe the El 8x32 might be a good secondary pair. My wife and I are going to Yellowstone next year so a second pair of quality binos would be great (I’m also bringing my...
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    help on choosing additional binocular

    I have my original pair of EL 8.5x42 binoculars. My wife and I share binoculars although I am the primary user. I’m 67 and don’t currently wear glasses for distance. Thinking about a pair of either noctovid 8x42 or ultravid 7x42. Leaning toward the ultravid for the well known plus of being...
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    Hi folks from SW Utah!

    Been birding and wildlife viewing for quite awhile and am glad to be a member on this forum.
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