It is not. As PYRTLE said, more like 742 euros.675 pounds amount to around 1100 euros if my calculator is OK.
It is not. As PYRTLE said, more like 742 euros.675 pounds amount to around 1100 euros if my calculator is OK.
This EL was made in 2002 and belongs to the first generation of EL without HD lenses nor SWAROVISION coatings.
A worldwide warranty for defects in material and/or workmanship is guaranteed for 30 years from the date of fabrication.
Here are some brand new Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 on eBay UK for £679.00. Much faster focuser, way better with glare, bigger FOV and smaller and easier to carry than the Swarovski.Thank you.
Do you think it is the best value purchase for £675?
Or is there better binos available for that amount?
I would buy these brand new Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 on eBay UK for £679.00 before I would buy the Swaro.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zeiss-Co...335148?hash=item214d08adac:g:7lwAAOSwPfhbkpPa
What concerns me about the 1st generation EL is the slower focuser. I remember having one and I never did like it for birding. If he could get focuser changed by Swarovski it would probably be ok.Dennis, in case you hadn't noticed your suggested purchase is for a 32mm as opposed to the thread about a 42mm, so possibly somewhat muddies the advice proffered. Several agreements that for the money, these are a favourable purchase but that's down to the OP now.
johnnyboyc, post 18,
If my money convertor was wrong and it should be 792 euros I would go for the Swarovski. If there is anything the matter that Swarovski has to repair, it will be done free of charge as far as I know, and in that case the decision is made fast for me. Personally I would not follow Dennis advice to buy the 8x32 Conquest, but you wanted a 42 mm anyhow, so that is a non-discussion.
Gijs van Ginkel
Good choice. I think you will like the Razor's and you got a good deal on them. It has excellent glare and CA control and is similar to the Swarovski NL in ergonomics with the tapered optical tubes. The Vortex warranty is excellent.Thanks for everyone's advice over the last couple of days.
I ended up passing on the Swaros.
Instead I managed to pick up a nearly new (2 x trips) set of Vortex Razor HD 8x42 for £599.
They seem to get excellent reviews and with the VIP lifetime no-fault warranty, seem to be a good purchase.
Good choice. I think you will like the Razor's and you got a good deal on them. It has excellent glare and CA control and is similar to the Swarovski NL in ergonomics with the tapered optical tubes. The Vortex warranty is excellent.
Here is a picture of the exact set I bought
Good choice. I think you will like the Razor's and you got a good deal on them. It has excellent glare and CA control and is similar to the Swarovski NL in ergonomics with the tapered optical tubes. The Vortex warranty is excellent.
Here is a picture of the exact set I bought
Vortex really took the time to answer your question completely. They sound very confident that MIC binoculars are every bit as good as MIJ and I tend to agree as long as the manufacturer overs sees the production and monitors the quality which Vortex probably does. Some lower end MIC binoculars in my experience have had sketchy quality control in the past.Further info from Vortex
Wyatt Cole (Vortex Optics)
Oct 27, 2020, 5:32 AM CDT
Hi Jonathan,
Like I mentioned below, the newest models that are manufactured in China are the most superior Razor HD model yet, optically, they're the best ones so far. I can personally guarantee you that where an optic is manufactured, has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the product. Those binoculars cost over $1,000, they have a lot of designing and engineering put into them, that's part of what you pay for with a more expensive optic, on top of the advanced optical system. The country of origin for optics does not designate where they fall optically. The phase coatings and optical system will be why they are superior or inferior.
Also, nowhere on the Razor HD binocular page in either of our two product videos do we mention that they are manufactured in Japan, now, you can barely see the 'Made in Japan' on the base of the eyepiece though it isn't even in focus as the camera didn't even shift its lens focus to the eyepiece.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Wyatt Cole
Vortex Optics | Sales & Technical
One Vortex Drive
Barneveld, WI 53507
800.426.0048 ext. 2305
www.VortexOptics.com
Vortex really took the time to answer your question completely. They sound very confident that MIC binoculars are every bit as good as MIJ and I tend to agree as long as the manufacturer overs sees the production and monitors the quality which Vortex probably does. Some lower end MIC binoculars in my experience have had sketchy quality control in the past.