The only real thing the Zeiss SF beat the Swarovski on was FOV and we all know that. Handling and ergonomics are a personal thing. They didn't talk about build quality. They didn't even mention that the Swarovski has sharper edges. I wouldn't trust their review as much as Bird Forum members opinions. I would bet if Allbinos would test the SF the SV would still beat it. Did you hear the latest SF malady? Staining. That's right the armour stains every time you use them! Never had that problem with my Swarovski's. The thread link is at the bottom. Oh my god! Staining now! You have to wear gloves to use the SF! HaHa!That was responded to in post number 99. It is just an ambiguous unsubstantiated opinion and is no more valid than my opinion that says just the opposite is the case.
However here is a review that just came out from two experienced reviewers comparing the SF and SV EL products and they concluded:
The Zeiss SF comes out clearly on top.
Bird Watchers Digest July/August 2015
Battle of the Titans.
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=307138
In order to keep this thread somewhat on topic, I would suggest you post any discussion over on the other thread.
I do agree it would be great to compare before purchasing, but that is not always possible. Plan B is to buy from a vendor with a good return policy.
I am still at a loss as to why you find it necessary to post in multiple unrelated threads suggestions that the SV is superior to the SF, escpecially considering that you have never seen an SF. Maybe you feel you have to be recognized as having whatever you consider is "best". If that is the case, then the SV EL is a great binocular and appears to be the best for you. Is everything better now?
"The amount of 15,year old Leica trinovids I bought and sold over the years ,after a bit of work with the armorall they looked better than new. After the first hour with my new SFs looked like I had had them a couple of years. Still I have them back like new......well they are new!!! But, they will have to be babied to keep them looking that way"
The whole casing is poor to say the least as marks very easily. Had swarovskis before - build quality far superior!
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=306886
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