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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fireform" data-source="post: 1744131" data-attributes="member: 65457">I think I did in another thread.  I was able to AB them pretty extensively and do some birding.  The 10x EDGs offered a larger image than the 8.5x Swarovisions, but very much to my surprise it did not seem to be quite as detailed an image.  For instance, I could resolve an additional line on the USAF charts with the SVs when comparing centerfield resolution.  In fact this comparison, and the one with the 8x SEs, were the ones that floored me when I first got my Swarovisions.Compared with the Euro pack as it existed before the SVs were introduced, I would say the EDGs combine contrast at least as good as the Leicas with edge sharpness even better than the older Swaro EL, while being not quite as bright as the Zeiss FL.  Compared with the 8 and 10x SEs, they are a smidge less bright but have much better control of CA and are even a little sharper on the edges.  Plus, they appear to be very ruggedly built, and their smoothness and function (focus, eyecups) are exemplary.</blockquote>