It seems that there have been no changes to the SF, except some better QC in a few areas, and
the color change of the armor.
The SF is a very nice binocular, proceed with confidence, it ranks highest in my mind, and I have tried
most all of them.
Jerry
I think that there's 2 things that trouble me is the complaints about the eyecups not being top notch and the front lens covers coming off at times
But I think I can handle that considering the great views from the SF
Thanks
PM
I don't use objective covers, never have done, so I can't comment on those.
Lee
Zeiss has done a poor job with objective covers in their newest models. The tethered string is a poor
excuse for a good cover.
This includes the Victory, Conquest and Terra models.
I suppose Lee would not say it, but he has to be careful. :t:
This subject has been brought up years ago. The Victory FL had better
objective covers.
One reason is Zeiss signed off on to have a fancy designer who thought armor contours are special and do not lend to a cover that can do the job.
Jerry
Sounds rightNo it won't, as there is no room for the tether ring.
I suppose Zeiss is smarter than the ones who think about things like this and pay the bills.
My experience with the Victory goes back almost 3 years now.
These are just little things, just forget that, and enjoy the rest.
Jerry
How do you store your bino's with no objective covers?
In use I don't like covers. especially in wind that moves the covers to the point of causing extra movement when observing.
Thanks
Hi Lee,
I agree with everything you said about the SF (including the fact that the focus mechanism has been improved in the later samples) with one exception: imo the eyecups are very good; in particular their rims, which are made from a soft rubber, are among the best I have seen, and I have owned many binos. Yes, they are made of plastic but I am sure that was by purpose to reduce the weight (I own several binos with metalic eyecups, such as EDG, SV etc, and their eyecups are rather heavy). In fact from what you have said you seem to have no real problem with the SF's eyecups:
"they do the job and they do it reliably. I have SF 8x and 10x and the eyecups have never let me down."
Potential buyers, such as PM, become concerned when they see the criticism about the SF eyecups, and imo that criticism is not justified (has anyone reported a real problem with the eyecups of the SF? I have not seen such a report).
Peter
How do you store your bino's with no objective covers?
In use I don't like covers. especially in wind that moves the covers to the point of causing extra movement when observing.
Thanks
Zeiss has done a poor job with objective covers in their newest models. The tethered string is a poor
excuse for a good cover.
This includes the Victory, Conquest and Terra models.
I suppose Lee would not say it, but he has to be careful. :t:
Jerry
Will a generic 42mm objective cover work on the not so round Zeiss 8x42 SF?
Thanks
No it won't, as there is no room for the tether ring.
I suppose Zeiss is smarter than the ones who think about things like this and pay the bills.
My experience with the Victory goes back almost 3 years now.
These are just little things, just forget that, and enjoy the rest.
Jerry