Choosing a 7x42 between UVHD+ and EDG (3 Viewers)

[hopster]

As I wait to try an EDG and find a UVHD+ with a good focuser, I am interested in the opinion of those who own or have compared them directly on one characteristic in particular - their creation of a 3D image space. Although their optical characteristics are very closely matched, there is only one measured aspect that seems different: the AFOV and with it the k value which describes the amount of pincushion distortion in the image which is clearly seen (though not objectionable) in the UVHD+. Tobias Mennle is adamant that this presentation is superior for presenting a believeable 3D image and that the flatter field of the EDG compresses space and loses this quality. I am interested in the opinions of those here and whether they agree with this opinion.

By the way, I found a link to the video clip that TM originally mentioned where movie lenses are being compared:

Movie lens direct comparison

 

[mwhogue]

As I wait to try an EDG and find a UVHD+ with a good focuser, I am interested in the opinion of those who own or have compared them directly on one characteristic in particular - their creation of a 3D image space. Although their optical characteristics are very closely matched, there is only one measured aspect that seems different: the AFOV and with it the k value which describes the amount of pincushion distortion in the image which is clearly seen (though not objectionable) in the UVHD+. Tobias Mennle is adamant that this presentation is superior for presenting a believeable 3D image and that the flatter field of the EDG compresses space and loses this quality. I am interested of the opinions of those here and whether they agree with this opinion.

By the way, I found a link to the video clip that TM originally mentioned where movie lenses are being compared:

Movie lens direct comparison

No expert here. In response to your specific question, I just compared the two in light overcast while avoiding any challenging angles w/r/t the position of the sun. It does seem the UV HD + presents a slightly more "believable 3D image" or "3D effect" as some put it.

Yesterday I compared the two in full bright daylight for various other reasons and it seemed the AFOV of the Leica was slightly larger as well.

Mike

 

[hopster]

No expert here. In response to your specific question, I just compared the two in light overcast while avoiding any challenging angles w/r/t the position of the sun. It does seem the UV HD + presents a slightly more "believable 3D image" or "3D effect" as some put it.

Yesterday I compared the two in full bright daylight for various other reasons and it seemed the AFOV of the Leica was slightly larger as well.

Mike

Thanks. I am interested in understanding that now if it's a real thing which some people claim it is and I think I see it too.