Blincodave
Well-known member
After a year's ownership, I decided that I could not live with the Swaro 8.5 x 42 EL's slow focus. Having sold them on E Bay, I went off to Cley Spy with enough money to purchase some Ultravids. I tested a good range: Ultravid 7s and 8s, Zeiss Victories (yes I know they are being replaced!), B & L Elites, Nikon 8 x 32 HGs, Swaro 8x32 ELs. So what did I buy?
Nikon 8 x 32 SEs. What an amazing glass. They matched or outperformed all of the above in very overcast conditions. They are well made, comfortable to hold (forget those comments in Birdwatching Magazine on this point), lightweight and have excellent eye-relief. I decided I could live without water proofing.
Please read Leif's detailed review in the Reviews section of Bird Forum. It is not easy to find a stockist but if you do, I believe you will be genuinely amazed by their quality. I have owned all of the top brands over the years but had always overlooked porros as a viable option in the past. Several days in the field have convinced me that I made the right decision. For £439, they are an amazing bargain in our over priced optics market.
Nikon 8 x 32 SEs. What an amazing glass. They matched or outperformed all of the above in very overcast conditions. They are well made, comfortable to hold (forget those comments in Birdwatching Magazine on this point), lightweight and have excellent eye-relief. I decided I could live without water proofing.
Please read Leif's detailed review in the Reviews section of Bird Forum. It is not easy to find a stockist but if you do, I believe you will be genuinely amazed by their quality. I have owned all of the top brands over the years but had always overlooked porros as a viable option in the past. Several days in the field have convinced me that I made the right decision. For £439, they are an amazing bargain in our over priced optics market.