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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NDhunter" data-source="post: 1830727" data-attributes="member: 74573">Sancho:I know you have reported that you do have the new Swarovision, but have you owned the older EL also, and were able to compare them?  I guess it does come down to how one may perceive the difference in these quality optics.  I have an older EL 8.5, and also have a 2009 EL 8.5 and have compared them.  The newer one does benefit with the faster focus and is somewhat brighter, but one thing does stand out is that the 8.5x42 EL, in any configuration, is just one nice optic.  The outstanding FOV and the depth of field, do place them in high regard.  Rest assured, those Swaro. users here reading this post can rest easy if they are happy with the older EL.My only experience with the new SV is in a store setting 2 times, and I have compared them against the current 2009 EL, I did not see much difference.Sancho, I agree with you. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />Jerry</blockquote>