It would appear that the Pocket and Mountain only differ in strap, bag etc....Not sure why Swaro does that.
At the moment I am leaning to the 8x30 as opposed to the 8x25. I haven't compared side by side yet, and will....but I do remember looking at 8x25's at one time and they just seemed to small to really get a comfortable ergonomic feel of.... My thoughts at least
Thanks Mike....I have tried the Zeiss...lovely camera. I elected to go with a 8x32 instead but still a great camera. Just a bit too small for everyday as I felt like it was a toy I have never tried the CL....Imans66
I own both 8x25 in CL and VP. Personally I prefer the VP for much wider FoV and I love the ergonomics as well (I'm right handed - could be awkward for a southpaw possibly.) Unlike many the VP work for me equally well with or without glasses. I agree with many others, the CL is a great pocket bin but the VP steps up one weight class to compete with a number of 8x30/32. You are correct, lots of discussion comparing the two but not anywhere in a single comparison thread so far as I know. Preferences seem strong and about evenly divided.
I'm not an expert, just a collector/enthusiast, glad to offer more subjective experience/comparison if anyone is interested.
Mike
Imans66
I own both 8x25 in CL and VP. Personally I prefer the VP for much wider FoV and I love the ergonomics as well (I'm right handed - could be awkward for a southpaw possibly.) Unlike many the VP work for me equally well with or without glasses. I agree with many others, the CL is a great pocket bin but the VP steps up one weight class to compete with a number of 8x30/32. You are correct, lots of discussion comparing the two but not anywhere in a single comparison thread so far as I know. Preferences seem strong and about evenly divided.
I'm not an expert, just a collector/enthusiast, glad to offer more subjective experience/comparison if anyone is interested.
Mike