Let's say "someone" were considering a pair of Leica Ultravid Plus binoculars WHY would one consider THESE over some Swarovski SVs or Zeiss HT/SF? ESPECIALLY with the recent rebates and price drops?
I don't think I've EVER seen it written that the Ultravid Plus is optically superior or even equal to the SV or HT/SF.
Looking at the 8X42 market….
Specs
Ultravid + 8X42
FOV- 389, CF- 9.8 ft, WT- 27.9 oz, price- $2449
Swar EL 8.5X42
FOV- 399, CF- 4.9 ft, WT- 29.5 oz, price- $2279
Zeiss HT 8X42
FOV- 408, CF- 6.2 ft, WT- 27.7 oz, price- $2250 + $150 rebate= $2100
Zeiss SF 8X42
FOV- 444, CF- 5 ft, WT- 27.5 oz, price- $2599
So if the specs are really no better…optics no better, price no better….then why? Brand loyalty? Ergonomics? Just seriously curious.
I don't think I've EVER seen it written that the Ultravid Plus is optically superior or even equal to the SV or HT/SF.
Looking at the 8X42 market….
Specs
Ultravid + 8X42
FOV- 389, CF- 9.8 ft, WT- 27.9 oz, price- $2449
Swar EL 8.5X42
FOV- 399, CF- 4.9 ft, WT- 29.5 oz, price- $2279
Zeiss HT 8X42
FOV- 408, CF- 6.2 ft, WT- 27.7 oz, price- $2250 + $150 rebate= $2100
Zeiss SF 8X42
FOV- 444, CF- 5 ft, WT- 27.5 oz, price- $2599
So if the specs are really no better…optics no better, price no better….then why? Brand loyalty? Ergonomics? Just seriously curious.