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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chill6x6" data-source="post: 3365201" data-attributes="member: 130888">Focus adjustment...  I have a 1997 SLC 10X42 WB.  I can't say enough good things about this binocular in the years I've owned and used it.  The focus by todays standards is a little rough but I have never thought it to be a "problem," ever.  I really never knew there WAS a "problem" with Swarovski focus adjustment until I read about it on BF.  SAYING THAT...the focus adjustment on the SF AND HT....the best.  Going back and forth between the UV HD + and SV one realizes how nice it really is.  But that's no different than saying how wonderful the diopter adjustment and eyecups are on the Leica's, the best.  If someone came to me and said "here's $2500, buy me a 8X binocular."  It's more important for me to recommend to SOMEONE ELSE than it would be for me to purchase something for myself, so I would take it very seriously.  I also am not one that would have any problem going against the flow in an effort to find the best product.  And I'm always one to "try" the best "new" thing, hence the 8X42 SF.  But in this case, it would be pretty easy.  I would go pick up a 8X32 and an 8.5X42 SV and simply ask which size suited them.  I know that would be most likely the best one could do.  This based on all parameters of binocular ownership: optics, build quality, customer service, idiosyncrasies.  YMMV.</blockquote>