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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Theo98" data-source="post: 3240108" data-attributes="member: 132099">10x50 EL SVSanjay,I owned BX-4's (29oz), used El 10x42's (30oz) and currently own SLC 10x42's (27oz) and Leupold GR 8x42's (33oz). I've also tested and experienced the Zeiss HT 10x42's (28.4oz) and Lecia UltraVid HD+ 10x42's (26.5 oz). All have varying degrees of designs that contribute to comfort levels of handling and performance. None of these full size binos are lightweights. But I could live with Any of them, once I accepted their pros and cons of ergonomics and optical qualities. However for me, none felt as balanced and "lite" as the EL 10x50 SV's (35oz)! I was so Wowed by their ergonomic balance and handling, let alone their Outstanding Optical Prowess (Amazingly Wide, Bright and Clear FOV), that I bought my first Swaro EL's 5-days ago! I'm relatively new to the high-quality optics world, but seeing and handling these bad boys is the best way for You to understand their overall Greatness!!! :t:IMO, I believe their effortless handling and comfort secret resides in the nature of a roof prism 50mm objective's physical attributes. As I grab and secure for viewing the 10x50's (vs above 10x42's), I feel I'm using different muscle groups in my forearms rather than just my hands and wrist. Changing body mechanic physiology (hand gripping larger optic barrels) seems to increase my overall strength and balance, just as applies to power, strength and balance techniques in the martial arts! After 2 hrs of going back and forth comparing SLC 10x42's and EL 10x50's, of course I get fatigued. However I seem to be able to hold the 10x50's steadier and for longer due to, again my opinion, better body mechanics while gripping larger optical barrels. You'll have to try them yourself to see...Your Mileage might vary! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />   All above just to consider...my .02cents worth!Ted</blockquote>

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