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Message: <blockquote data-quote="denco@comcast.n" data-source="post: 3417704" data-attributes="member: 25300"><p>The Swarovision is not really a high transmission binocular either compared to a Zeiss HT or Habicht. When I compared the Swarovision to my EDG which I did over a long period of time I found the Swarovision appeared brighter because the EDG has a slight reddish tint , whereas, the SV is more neutral or colorless. The SV to my eyes seems a little brighter. I preferred the SV over the EDG because it appeared brighter and the SV had sharper edges than the EDG. Also, I much preferred the ergonomics of the SV over the EDG. Neither the SV or EDG are in the same class when it comes to transmission as the HT or Habicht. You are talking almost 95% transmission on either one which gives you the sparkle Tobias is talking about. I know what he means. I GET him. I like the SV for other reasons including it's big flat field and sharp edges but it doesn't have the transmission or the sparkle of my Habicht nor the 3D view. I am not saying the Habicht or SV is the BEST just that I prefer them for various reasons. The Habicht has a sparkle and transparency that you just don't get with any other binoculars due to it's simple porro design and glass and coatings. If you like flare control you will definitely like the EDG. It is one of the best at controlling flare but it is not HT. It all depends on what you like.</p></blockquote><p></p>