jan van daalen
Well-known member
So, Optolyth finally wins?
Yes, but not seen in the light of quality.
The 70s Classic is the current Opto.
Jan
So, Optolyth finally wins?
Photo's?
It looks like you forgot to attach them to your previous post.
Correct. Working on it:t:
Third attempt will follow.
Thanks.
The dialyt collection 1932-2016 and 3 prisms from China, Zeiss 56 and 42.
From left to right:
8x32, 8x42, 7x56, 8x56, 16x56, 8x56GA, 8x56 mono all Hensoldt and last but not least the Zeiss 8x56 TP.
Jan
Jan, you are a good one to ask, as it has been mentioned that Zeiss seems to be asleep at the switch regarding a new HT or SF 32 mm bin.
What percentage of binocular sales in your store are 30 - 32 mm, compared to 42 mm and up?
If we take 2015 'till now as date and 42 versus 32:
In Conquest it is 4 to 1;
In Terra 2 to 1;
In SV 1 to 1;
In HD 1 to 1.
Jan
SAD, but
I am glad that I got the 8x56 dialyt 2 years ago-it is one of my favorite binoculars.
Its low light ability is well known, and it is my go to for handheld binos for astronomy.
How many other binoculars have been in production for 50 years?
edj
The 8.5x44 Swift Audubon, including the 804 and 820 models. 1958 to present, i.e., 58 yrs.
Ed
Thanks,
Google House of Outdoor and than on virtuele rondleiding. You'll get the "old scenery" and on the pictures the new one. Next month it will be on Google earth shops and than you can virtually walk through the shop.
Jan
Which would suggest that, given a choice, Zeiss premium buyers would opt for a 32 mm as often as a 42 mm.
So, it really does beg the question as to why Zeiss has been so slow with a premier 32 mm. They have done a good job on giving us options in the mid to lower tier but have done poorly at expanding the HT / SF line-up.