14Goudvink
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From what I've read the SV is 20 grams heavier than the FL. The SV is lighter than the old EL.
From what I've read the SV is 20 grams heavier than the FL. The SV is lighter than the old EL.
You're right, I thought you were talking about 8x32, sorry for the confusion.
George,
IMO the features of a binocular are best finally judged while watching birds, which integrates optical, mechanical, and ergonomic characteristics all at once, and from the user's point of view.
Speed of focus is significant in watching birds. Apart from your own eyesight, knowledge of a bird's behaviour, and where you are, getting on to a bird quickly includes the binocular's FOV, DOF, size of exit pupil, speed of focusing, and additional optical qualities which other writers on this forum are better qualified to describe. The second generation Bausch and Lomb Elites, and the Zeiss FLs are examples of binoculars that some birders find too fast. Many birders found the first generation Swarovski's too slow (My wife had her 10x42s upgraded to the quicker focusing speed later introduced by Swarovski.).
The Elites were subject to focus hunting: you'd turn past the point of best focus, then back through best focus, and on the third try get it just right. The longer you take to get to best focus, the more birds you miss. The ideal binocular focus speed and optical quality for you is a binocular that quickly snaps in to best focus on the first try.
Depending on your sample, you may already have that binocular, as there are lots of very good birders in Ontario and other parts of the world who prefer the Zeiss 8x42 and 10x42 FL.
Mike
'Oleaf',
I checked about it. Yeah, it seems pretty good, although i don't read Italian, and the Google translation was a mess.
I checked at the allbinos.com rankings and it was 12th on the list.
Why you consider that so good? Have you compared it with a Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica, Nikon or something? Just wondering why that one, don't misunderstand me.
If i go for a 8x32 finally, that would be the Swarovski Sv 8x32 for sure. I like it's design more than any other, and i see from the reviews that it's great optically, as well as ergonomically.
Otherwise, i am thinking to try the Sv 8,5 x 42. It may be the same size and weight as my FL, but if it feels right on my hands, it's as great as my Zeiss optically, i will gain a 0,5x (a little bit more resolution hopefully), with similar great field of view and still a bright image for all situations..
Thanks for your opinion anyway,
George
Actually the Meoptas optical performance is at the same optical level as the pre-ED glass alphas. Examples of which would include the Nikon Premier LXL, the Leica Trinovid and the Swaro SLC. What sets it aprst from those though is the ergonomics. The only binocular that felt better in my hand was the original Swaro EL 32 mm.
The Meopta is definitely one of the better 32 mm glasses out there especially considering the price.
Brock, I found the Meopta`s astonishing, lovely in the hand, really bright with a warm colour bias which was very appealing on the overcast March day I tried them...... I`m not entirely convinced the Victory is superior, honestly I see them as an EII roof, if that makes sense.
Sadly, I've had no opportunity to try the Meopta 8x32. However, I'm familiar with the immersive feeling that comes with a large ocular lens and only a thin black rim around the image. That's what called "a great PFOV".
In allbino's test, the Nikon HG L tied with the Meopta and I'd say the HG or HGL is the real "E II roof".
I'm quite sure the Meopta is easier to hold. The HG's wide strap lugs extend too far out from the body, and there's too little binocular left in front of them if you have average or larger hands.
On the other hand, the HG/HGL is sharp to the field stop.
//L