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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gijs van Ginkel" data-source="post: 3370198" data-attributes="member: 82596">Hermann, post 49,My "objective"parameters in favor of the SLC are: slightly brighter (on measured transmission data and visual inspection), larger FOV (136m/1000m versus 130 m/1000m) larger eyerelief (18,5 mm versus 15,5 mm).Subjective is certainly: handling comfort, but that is for my taste almost the same, Yes, the SLC weighs 30 grams more, but that is hardly noticeable in my hands. I prefer the screw mount of the eyecups of the SLC over the bajonet mount of the Leica, but I will agree with you that this is a matter of taste also.I do not share your higher appreciation of the focussing mechanism of the Leica, both have their own merits and I found them both smooth and pleasant to use.Yes, the Leica is a bit smaller than the SLC, but that is not a lot. The close focus of both binoculars is almost equal. That of the SLC is even a bit smaller (2,8 m versus 3 m), but that is really a "peanut"difference.And considering that the SLC is 450 euros cheaper in The Netherlands than the Leica makes the decision for quite a few people easier I think.Gijs van Ginkel</blockquote>