Hermann
Well-known member
The only time I had a chance to try out an SV 8x32 for some time in the field was a few years ago. I can't remember when, but it must have been only a few months after their introduction. At the time I noticed quite a few things I liked, for instance the handling, but also the ease of use in general and the weight. Some other things I didn't like, namely some problems with veiling glare and reflexes when viewing against the light. But like I said, that was a pretty early 8x32, and admittedly problems with veiling glare and when viewing against the light are two of my pet peeves. I also felt at the time that that particular SV 8x32 wasn't quite as sharp as my SE 8x32 in the image center. It was clearly brighter though with excellent contrast - if the lighting conditions were right.
What I don't know is if Swarovski made any changes to the SV over the years, except the obvious ones like updating the coatings, something most decent manufacturers do more or less all the time. I'm especially interested in hearing about the performance of newer 8x32s in "difficult" lighting conditions.
I know most of the relevant threads here, including the discussions of the pros and cons of field flatteners and so on. What I'm after is some assessments by people who know the SV 8x32 well and ideally had a chance to compare early and late models.
Hermann
What I don't know is if Swarovski made any changes to the SV over the years, except the obvious ones like updating the coatings, something most decent manufacturers do more or less all the time. I'm especially interested in hearing about the performance of newer 8x32s in "difficult" lighting conditions.
I know most of the relevant threads here, including the discussions of the pros and cons of field flatteners and so on. What I'm after is some assessments by people who know the SV 8x32 well and ideally had a chance to compare early and late models.
Hermann