For those who don't know it, the EDG has been discontinued.
The fact the Nikon EDG 8x32 was nearly as heavy and large as the Leica Ultravid 8x42 BL, not to mention even more expensive, may have something to do with it.
For those who don't know it, the EDG has been discontinued.
Yes, but you can still buy any model of EDG at a discounted price on Ebay. So they are a good bargain compared to Zeiss and Swarovski alpha's.For those who don't know it, the EDG has been discontinued.
Bob
Your probably right. In my own experience selling binoculars Swarovski SV's have probably always sold the fastest and maintained their value the best. Cabella's don't even carry any high end Zeiss like the SF. There is no place to even try one around here.The SV will still outsell those mentioned 10-1.
The Nikon EDG 8x32 is 2 oz. heavier and 1/2 inch longer then the SV 8x32. I am like Andy. I will carry the weight for the better glare control and smoother focus.The fact the Nikon EDG 8x32 was nearly as heavy and large as the Leica Ultravid 8x42 BL, not to mention even more expensive, may have something to do with it.
Not really Mark, since the lenses are designed by Zeiss.
Not really Mark, since the lenses are designed by Zeiss. For a bit of fun lets turn this around and make an outrageous statement such as 'the Japanese can manufacture lenses but they have no confidence in their own ability to design them, so they are forced to licence the designs from Zeiss'. So where is the optical skill in this scenario? Is it in the concept and design by Zeiss or the grinding and polishing of lenses by the Japanese?
And I don't believe it is a simple as this. Of course the Japanese can design and make great optics, but for sure they must see a strong benefit in licensing Zeiss designs and manufacturing them for use on their own cameras, instead of developing their own and saving money by not having to pay the licensing fee.
Lee
SF First Impressions
Eighty odd posts from people who haven't seen one����
Nope.
17 posts from someone who has seen one *and 68 who haven't but who have seen photos and specifications and videos about it and are interested enough to form an opinion.
Lee
Finally!In my first impressions posted at the beginning of this thread I stated that my little finger/pinkie rests on the third hinge when holding SF32. This was wrong and I have corrected my original post. In fact all three fingers wrap comfortably around the barrel and those with larger hands will be able to rest their smallest finger on the bottom hinge.
I discovered this because I now have an SF8x32 on loan for couple of weeks. The review follows in due course.
Lee
I discovered this because I now have an SF8x32 on loan for couple of weeks. The review follows in due course.