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The Zeiss Victory SF 8x32: a somewhat idiosyncratic, but comprehensive review
Resolution on its own doesn't say anything definitive about the excellence (or otherwise) of a bino out in the field. The bino needs good contrast too and it is this combination of contrast and resolution that gives us the 'perceived sharpness' that we all want. A more personal preference is how... -
The Zeiss Victory SF 8x32: a somewhat idiosyncratic, but comprehensive review
I own a Fender USA Telecaster and Martin 000-16C and I will not part with either of them no matter how many bottles are offered! But if we ever meet a bottle will certainly be shared. Lee -
The Zeiss Victory SF 8x32: a somewhat idiosyncratic, but comprehensive review
I absolutely agree Edmund, about both binocular colour and English vs French wine too. I try to avoid Zeiss vs Leica comparisons as Troubadoris is a Leica girl and always has been! Lee -
The Zeiss Victory SF 8x32: a somewhat idiosyncratic, but comprehensive review
Tint Specifically, I do find in some conditions that these SFs have an overtly greenish tint. In particular can shift blues and browns towards green, and make greens even greener. QUOTE@ b-lilja This is fascinating given my experience over the past week. I have been in the west of Scotland and... -
The Zeiss Victory SF 8x32: a somewhat idiosyncratic, but comprehensive review
Regarding the position of the focus wheel. I find that if I wrap my middle/ring/little fingers around the barrel just underneath the middle bridge, my first finger automatically falls on the focus wheel, so I always use this hand position. Lee