Simply put:
More WEIGHT so a shaky picture after a while...
Both of my heavy weights (EL 10X50 SV \ 10x42 L IS) allow me to glass with less hand shake and a very stable view, but for less duration of time before my straps\harness are used to give my arms a break!
Conversely, my lighter optics offer not as steady a view, but a longer duration of glassing time before fatigue sets in.
Any pics of the 8X56 SLC next to other glass. Do not see this glass here in the US, seems like it is more common/available in Europe.
Didn't you just get a 50mm Ultravid? This might be the comparison you want. The 8 and 10x56 are hard to find here but Gordon has them. ("proudpapa56" here)
Nice picture! The 56mm Swaro isn't much bigger than the 50mm Leica. The Swaro is only 6 oz. heavier. 1 oz. for each mm of aperture.Didn't you just get a 50mm Ultravid? This might be the comparison you want. The 8 and 10x56 are hard to find here but Gordon has them. ("proudpapa56" here)
Yeah, your probably right. I don't think the Leica would pick a fight with that big Swaro. It would get it's glass kicked.:-OLooks much bigger to me, the Leica is the tallest bino I have. One could say, Hulk, the moderately priced Swarovski, priced by the gram/Ounce.
Andy W.
The SLC 8x56 is a REAL MAN'S binocular!:smoke:You are saying 'big' like it's a problem. I want my optics to be expensive and big with more substance to them.
Pound per dollar, it's a better buy. More resolution, more power, more optical excellence.
Yeah, not something you will want to carry hiking in the mountains where every ounce counts.
Unless you use a harness the weight does get to you if you hike all day with a binocular that big around your neck.It's really big, it's not so much bigger... all of this is so subjective, and relative to specific intended uses. Handheld binos range from around 20 oz to 40 in weight, only a factor of 2. And we're so picky about that! I like the SLC 56 very much, and it's great in low light, but that said, for carrying all day I'll take a 32mm.
You are saying 'big' like it's a problem. I want my optics to be expensive and big with more substance to them.
Pound per dollar, it's a better buy. More resolution, more power, more optical excellence.
Yeah, not something you will want to carry hiking in the mountains where every ounce counts.