The best thing to do is try the Swarovski NL 8x42 and compare it to your Zeiss SF 8x42 because only you can decide if it is worth the difference in money to change binoculars. I have had them both and I prefer the NL because of the bigger FOV, the sharper edges, better contrast and better ergonomics with the new molded tubes. If your sensitive to glare the SF may have a slight advantage in that area but I don't notice a lot of glare in the NL either. They are both excellent top alpha binoculars so it comes down to personal preference in the end.Hello! Please tell me, I have Carl Zeiss Victory SF 8x42 (black 2019) it makes sense to change it to Swarovski NL 8x42, field of view 148m vs 159m and how it will be by permission?
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If you see or hear anything about the Nikon 10x25 IS binocular let us know. I am interested in those also. They look interesting!Seems a substantial outlay for marginal gain, but if you enjoy spending money, don't hesitate.
I'd spend the money differently, Nikon just launched a 10x25 stabilized glass which looks really good. While the 10x25 specification does not shine during the darker parts of the day, IS makes a huge difference and this is the first IS glass that I've seen that looks comfortably manageable.
Just my 2 cents I guess! My thinking is that if you have been using SF 8x42 and very happy about it then please ignore and don't need to try out the NL 8x42. That would save you a lot of money and continue being happy using the sf 8x42.Hello! Please tell me, I have Carl Zeiss Victory SF 8x42 (black 2019) it makes sense to change it to Swarovski NL 8x42, field of view 148m vs 159m and how it will be by permission?
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Don’t underestimate the comfort of the Zeiss Ergobalance concept in shifting the weight to the eyepiece. I think it’s generally agreed that the NL is superior optically. That doesn’t mean it’s best for you. If you are a birder glassing for hours, I find the Zeiss is less tiring. I now own both. I haven’t tried the FRP forehead rest yet as they seem sold out...... Maybe that may improve long term comfort? Mrs bkdc prefers the Zeiss because it feels lighter. But really.. she prefers 8x32’s.
The SF’s are amazing, and if you’re happy with their performance, don’t worry that there might be something better. The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence. Someone else’s rice cake always looks more delicious than your own.
If your sensitive to glare the SF may have a slight advantage in that area...
Although the SF 8x42 is a tad better in controlling glare/haze, it's value is gravely tarnished by the stray lights intrusion and the weird orange crescent torches appeared internally at ~4 and 8 o'clock that Zeiss never cares to admit and fix them!Didn't you have any major problems with stray light with the Zeiss? Crescent torches?
I think the SF 8x42 is not very good in this regard, if the NL is even worse here it should hardly be useful for side or front light.
Andreas
I returned 2 brand new Zeiss SF 8x42 binoculars because of the weird orange crescent torches. Outside of that they were great binoculars.Although the SF 8x42 is a tad better in controlling glare/haze, it's value is gravely tarnished by the stray lights intrusion and the weird orange crescent torches appeared internally at ~4 and 8 o'clock that Zeiss never cares to admit and fix them!
Hello, Just thought I would share my experience, I actually purchased both the Swarovski 10 x 42 NL and the Zeiss 10 x 42 SF. I tried them extensively side by side. I find them both to be as bright and sharp as you can get. My eyes could not tell a difference in sharpness. Perhaps someone else could but my old eyes couldn't. In certain light situations a could detect a bit of a whitish haze in the very bottom of the view with the Swarovski but it was not much. The Swarovski has a great feel in the hand and a impeccable build quality.Hello! Please tell me, I have Carl Zeiss Victory SF 8x42 (black 2019) it makes sense to change it to Swarovski NL 8x42, field of view 148m vs 159m and how it will be by permission?
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