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Message: <blockquote data-quote="denco@comcast.n" data-source="post: 3495989" data-attributes="member: 25300">"I know now the 10x50 SV is a tad sharper, has a wider AFOV and is brighter (Yes Dennis, Still a definite keeper)."An AFOV of 66 degrees versus 65 degrees does not make much difference. I don't see that much drop off on the edges of the Canon's like you do either. The Canon is like the Zeiss SF in that it strikes a better balance between edge sharpness and RB. The SV has a slight drop off in sharpness as you approach the edges also. I believe it is called the Absam Ring. I don't see much difference in the AFOV between the two. As far as sharpness I don't see that either. Did you do any doublers or resolution tests to verify that? Anyway once the IS is engaged the Canon leaves the SV in the dust as far as resolution or sharpness is concerned with at least a 30% advantage in seeing detail. The 10x50 SV could be a little brighter because of the bigger aperture but I think you are seeing differences in color with the Swarovski being more neutral. The SV has the disadvantage of producing a slight bit of RB ,whereas, I see none in the Canon 10x42 IS-L. The Canon's pans more naturally than the SV because of that. For most people depending on their IPD setting the Canon will also produce a better 3D image than the 10x50 SV. Also, the Canon has better glare control than the SV and a much smoother, less sticky focus than the SV. When I compared the two which was no too long ago the Canon controlled CA better than 10x50 SV with none in the center and very little at the edges. So if you don't like CA get the Canon. Optically, the Canon has most of the advantages with the IS being HUGE but the SV does have better ergonomics for most people. If you want the best steady, sharpest view with the most resolution and the ability to see detail nothing approaches the Canon 10x42 IS-L. Nothing!:t:</blockquote>

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