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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
In eight years of using Conquest HD 8x32 and 10x42, I don't understand the issue you had with "hard to keep in focus"? They've been superb to use, in my experience. -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
From your photos, no, it doesn't look like much of a stretch at all to reach the focuser. For your wife, even. And I agree on the term "open bridge". It seems to me that open bridge would be the term applied to a single bridge. Single bridge and double bridge apply much more sensibly to the... -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Zeiss positioned the focuser on the SFs in a very smart place. And, it's one of the most wonderful-to-use focusers possible, in the world of fine binoculars. I, too, would hope that Leica positions their focusers farther from the ocular eyepieces, in future Noctivid offerings. -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Noctivid 8x32s and 10x32s would be sweet, indeed. My 42s (very nice as they are!) don't get nearly the grab up and use that my 32s get. I could happily live with just 32s, if need be - they're that good. -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
I don't notice any CA with my three Ultravids, nor with my three SFs. -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Victory SF is a nice upgrade, if you have the money to spend on it that isn't taking away from something else you would prefer to have. In your case, if it's either/or, between upgrading from Conquest to SF, or getting the new rifle you desire - go for the rifle. More bang for the bucks. ;)... -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
I have enjoyed using Conquest HD 8x32 and 10x42 for eight years. Then this year added in several SFs and several UVHD+ models. All of which are excellent quality examples. I still make use of the Conquest HDs from time to time - they're excellent bins and serve well. My wife uses the 8x32s... -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Edmund... the 7x42 UVHD+ is such a sweet piece of looking glass... feels great in the hands and rewards the eyes with a beautiful view. Leica know what they're doing, that's for sure. Oh! The unintended connotations. o_O -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Edmund... I'm afraid the 8x25 would see even less use from me. :rolleyes: I do grab up the 7x42 UVHD+, every other day or so, but not as often as the x32s. The 10x42 SF is in the kitchen, for occasional grab-up when I'm there and see something of interest out on the property. And the 10x42... -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Zeiss 10x32 SF are quite awesome, as well! They pair well with the 8x32 SF. I don't use my x42s very much these days. -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
I, too, prefer the x32 SF to the x32 NL. I compared both very closely, extensively, and decided for SF. My main reasons for choosing the SF over the NL was that I prefer the fuller, conventional barrel shape and slightly more grippy armor of the SF. The skinny pinch-waist of the NL 32s... -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Wow! You HAVE been having a lot of fun exploring binoculars! It's an enjoyable pastime (exploring and viewing). -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Thank you, Paul... and I wish a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to you, as well. The Ultravids and the SFs are, as you mentioned, dramatically different in approach and design, yet each is so wonderful in their own ways. I do find the optical view of the UVHD+ to have a slight edge over the SF... -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Wise approach. Don't keep, hoping you might be ok with things, then winding up returning for service or repair. Just switch it out from the get go and move forward. I think you'll be fine with the next pair. And I think you'll absolutely love the "view" with the UVHD+. -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
True... they are what I would call "quasi-alpha", but at a "mid-range" ($1000) price. Indeed, there are small, yet discernible optical (and other) differences between Conquest HD and SF, or UVHD+, or NL Pure. But, those differences are not dramatic - not nearly as dramatic as the increase in... -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Paul... I have not experienced either of those with my three SFs. As for comparison of the 8x32 SF to 8x32 UVHD+, I still haven't found a situation where CA is of note with either. I will say that the "picture" presented with the SF is wonderful. But, with the UVHD+, fantastic! More punch... -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Paul... in regular use, I have not noticed any CA using either the SFs or the UVHD+. But I will make a concerted effort to see if I can find any... and then report back. -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
These are both top-shelf binoculars, though obviously, the form factor differs dramatically. Wonderful as the optical qualities of the SF are, I find the UVHD+ optics to offer just a touch more sharpness, clarity, and contrast. In addition, the color quality of the Leicas is, to me, magical... -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Sorry to hear about your Martins. Generally, they're such wonderful instruments. My only Martin is an OM-28 Vintage, 2013 model. Fantastic instrument, though I play electrics most of the time. I guess I was able to avoid the "earth friendly" glue production. -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Of all the guitars I've sold, I regret having done so with most, except for perhaps a couple of them. I'm a player. And a collector. -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
...or guns, flashlights, or knives? :ROFLMAO: See you over at TDPRI or Strat Talk? -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
CSG... bottom line: if you fully enjoy the Conquest HDs and you aren't closely looking for optical differences between them and the SFs, you may not see enough difference to justify the extra $1400. (Buy a Tele Performer, instead. :)) If you don't mind spending the money, you would probably... -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
Oh man... we have some significant interests in common. Picking a guitar to sell... I've done that a good few times. But I always wind up with even MORE guitars than before. These days more Teles than Strats. :cool: -
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Is the 8x32 Victory SF really worth almost 2.5x the cost of the 8x32 Conquest HD?
No one but you can make the 2.5x extra cost justification, for you. "Is it really worth it?" Perhaps so, or not. It's all in the estimation of the beholder and the beholder's pocket book. The point of diminishing returns, for binoculars, does set in pretty firmly at the Conquest HD level...