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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mac308" data-source="post: 1649433" data-attributes="member: 65208">I bought a pair of 8x32 FL's a couple of months back. I compared them against my Leica 8x32 BR's in all lighting conditions for a week. Not only did the Leica have finer resolutions, the "sweet spot" was noticeably larger. The Zeiss was frankly disappointing when compared side-by side. I also disliked the "fast focus" on the FL, as well as the harsh brightness of its image. What I did like about the Zeiss was its armoring and deeper ocular cups. That's it. Obviously mine is a sample of one, and IME, the only way to get a meaningful comparison between two binoculars is to have several of each as there is variation from individual to individual.However, to my eyes, the Leica had a more natural image, and noticeable larger sweet-spot and finer resolution.I was prepared to keep the FL's and sell my leica's after all I'd heard about the FL, but it was no contest to keep the Leica's.</blockquote>