black crow
Well-known member
This is the year I'm going for it. I'm 65 and who thought I'd still be here? I've put up with a lot of crap in 65 years and I've decided to reward myself for taking all that.
So I've already got what I consider the best 8x and 10x porros. I just ordered a 10x Leica Ultravid so the 10x roof situation might be good. Now I want a absolutely great 8x32
I've got these going for choices.
Nikon EDG
Zeiss Victory
Leica Ultravid
Swarovski EL
I've looked at the Zeiss Victory SF in a 42 and I was beyond impressed. Maybe the 32mm FL is great too.
I like the Leica for it's small size and light weight for my long daily hikes.
It sounds like Swarovski has the best customer service in the industry and that's become something I really value.
The Nikon EDG has just stuck in my mind for years as the holy grail of binoculars. However it's a bit heavy.
That's really all I "know" about these binoculars. So I'd love some feedback on why you think your pic is the great choice. I do own a Kowa Genesis 8x33 and I consider it pretty great so any choice has to really go beyond the Genesis. So if you own or have owned a Genesis and have looked at some of these other binos I really want to hear why you think they are or are not something considerably better.
I'll pick one to order (unless I get convinced the Genesis is just about as good as it gets) based on this thread and other research and then if it's not what I like or what work's I'll try another.
I appreciate all and any help on a lifetime purchase. Thanks.
So I've already got what I consider the best 8x and 10x porros. I just ordered a 10x Leica Ultravid so the 10x roof situation might be good. Now I want a absolutely great 8x32
I've got these going for choices.
Nikon EDG
Zeiss Victory
Leica Ultravid
Swarovski EL
I've looked at the Zeiss Victory SF in a 42 and I was beyond impressed. Maybe the 32mm FL is great too.
I like the Leica for it's small size and light weight for my long daily hikes.
It sounds like Swarovski has the best customer service in the industry and that's become something I really value.
The Nikon EDG has just stuck in my mind for years as the holy grail of binoculars. However it's a bit heavy.
That's really all I "know" about these binoculars. So I'd love some feedback on why you think your pic is the great choice. I do own a Kowa Genesis 8x33 and I consider it pretty great so any choice has to really go beyond the Genesis. So if you own or have owned a Genesis and have looked at some of these other binos I really want to hear why you think they are or are not something considerably better.
I'll pick one to order (unless I get convinced the Genesis is just about as good as it gets) based on this thread and other research and then if it's not what I like or what work's I'll try another.
I appreciate all and any help on a lifetime purchase. Thanks.