dwever
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Today I went to the Anchorage Bass Pro as the Swaro EL 8.5X42 has been dropped to $2,149 and they had them in stock. Everyone else in Alaska seems to only carry the EL 10X42. Respectfully, to me the Swaro’s were not as crisp, as bright, or as warm/saturated. And, the focus wheel had more resistance in one direction than in the other, although there was no slop.
I’m not here to bash the Swaro’s as the EL has had many spectacular reviews e.g. Albino’s, and people swear by them which is why I was interested in the first place. But I did hold off on the purchase.
I’m just wondering if I saw a bad sample? If I simply prefer the features of the NVD’s. Or if my impressions are typical of NVD owners? Wait for the Swaro NL’s? I know this is a bit of a Swaro post, but I didn’t want to go over there and cause trouble with an honest question; and many of of you have or are familiar with both.
I’m starting to regret selling my NVD’s.
I’m not here to bash the Swaro’s as the EL has had many spectacular reviews e.g. Albino’s, and people swear by them which is why I was interested in the first place. But I did hold off on the purchase.
I’m just wondering if I saw a bad sample? If I simply prefer the features of the NVD’s. Or if my impressions are typical of NVD owners? Wait for the Swaro NL’s? I know this is a bit of a Swaro post, but I didn’t want to go over there and cause trouble with an honest question; and many of of you have or are familiar with both.
I’m starting to regret selling my NVD’s.
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