Hi
I have been a long time lurker, but first time posting.
I have a binocular question.
At present I have a pair of Leica Ultravid 8x32 (not the HD version) which have served me well for 12 years now.
I was thinking of an upgrade to a pair of 8.5 x 42 Swaro EL which here in NZ cost $3,590 (approx GBP1,900) including tax.
I was all set to order them but...when I visited the supplier website, they had Zeiss Victory HT 10x42 reduced by 28% to NZ$3,248 (approx GBP1,746).
I live far too far away to try them (500 miles) so have been scouring the net for comparisons etc.
They are 10x not 8.5 so narrower field, of course, but other than that I have some difficulty persuading myself not to jump on the Zeiss at that price. However I know that the Swaros have a flatter field, amongst other things.
Any thoughts from people who have used both? The new SF version is another NZ$1500 or so on top, btw.
I would use them for general observation, birding and nature.
I have been a long time lurker, but first time posting.
I have a binocular question.
At present I have a pair of Leica Ultravid 8x32 (not the HD version) which have served me well for 12 years now.
I was thinking of an upgrade to a pair of 8.5 x 42 Swaro EL which here in NZ cost $3,590 (approx GBP1,900) including tax.
I was all set to order them but...when I visited the supplier website, they had Zeiss Victory HT 10x42 reduced by 28% to NZ$3,248 (approx GBP1,746).
I live far too far away to try them (500 miles) so have been scouring the net for comparisons etc.
They are 10x not 8.5 so narrower field, of course, but other than that I have some difficulty persuading myself not to jump on the Zeiss at that price. However I know that the Swaros have a flatter field, amongst other things.
Any thoughts from people who have used both? The new SF version is another NZ$1500 or so on top, btw.
I would use them for general observation, birding and nature.