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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Steve C" data-source="post: 3283464" data-attributes="member: 56622">Ted,I find my reaction somewhat puzzling as I am normally a staunch 8x user.  I liked all of the SLC-HD binoculars, but the newer SLC-WB seem sort of different.  I have heard the same thing...the optics are the same only the focus and armor was changed.  Maybe my eyes have changed an I have not caught that yet, I really do not know.  Anyway my reaction with the Swarovski SLC current iteration is that the 10x is the better performer.  I agree that it seems no different than the SV except for the edges, which I've said before I could care less about having a sharp edge.  A well done classic edge with minimal pincushion is my preference.  I would certainly take the SLC over an SV and am kicking myself for going from the 10x42 SLC-HD I had to the 10x50 SV.The Leica is pretty much out because the eye cup does not extend enough to work properly for me.  As for expansive fov, I see zero difference in the half degree or so advantage of the SLC over the Leica.At any rate, the die is cast and the next alpha that gets a serious workout for yours truly is the Victory HT.  Until then there are no holes in the B2 performance. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></blockquote>