Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 vs CL Companion 8x30 (3 Viewers)

[MaunaKea]

Hi,

I have a quick question. I'm looking for a real-life photo of an NL Pure 8x32 next to a CL Companion 8x30. I'm just trying to understand the actual size differences between the 2. If anyone has access to both models and can post a side-by-side photo, I would appreciate it.

Here is an example of a side-by-side photo. Swarovski NL vs Zeiss SF: a personal comparison of two 8x32s.

Thanks

 

[Canip]

Voilà.

 

[Mike Crawley]

Voilà.

nice !

 

[MaunaKea]

Voilà.

Perfect, thank you! More of a difference than I expected too. Now I have to ask, what do you think about the CL image quality compared to the NL?

 

[dries1]

Perfect, thank you! More of a difference than I expected too. Now I have to ask, what do you think about the CL image quality compared to the NL?

That would be for your eyes to determine, additionally the NL at 2 grand more, your wallet or wife or both may decide that.

 

[Canip]

But …. how can HIS eyes decide what I think about the CL image quality?

 

[MaunaKea]

But …. how can HIS eyes decide what I think about the CL image quality?

Right, I'm interested in your own opinion since you have them. I can always form my own if I ever get to try both. Also, I'm now curious as to the size difference of the 8x42, 8x32, and 8x30 in case you happen to have all 3 handy.

 

[ReinierB]

Having owned CL Companion 10x30 and now have the NL 10x32. The optics on the CL were nice, even less glare than with the NL's. I much prefer the ergonomics on the NL's. Larger eyecups, better placed focuser and a bit bigger/heavier. The NL's do have a larger FOV and are a bit brighter (not to be seen in bright daylight imo). Center sharpness is about the same.

 

[wanderlust1967]

Against the SLC 8x42, almost same size. SLC is slightly heavier

 

[Canip]

Right, I'm interested in your own opinion since you have them. I can always form my own if I ever get to try both. Also, I'm now curious as to the size difference of the 8x42, 8x32, and 8x30 in case you happen to have all 3 handy.

My take on the CL: a very decent little bino,

Swarovski CL Companion (2017) – Binoculars Today

Of course, the NL is in another class in many respects, also pricewise !

 

[MaunaKea]

My take on the CL: a very decent little bino,

Swarovski CL Companion (2017) – Binoculars Today

Of course, the NL is in another class in many respects, also pricewise !

Thanks for the pics, really helps to put them in perspective regarding the different sizes. I'd expect the CL to have tradeoffs vs the full sizes, but sounds like it performs well for a compact.

 

[chill6x6]

The CL B 8X30 is a good binocular but I've never really warmed up to it. I really like the previous model CL a little better with its smoother focus adjustment and smaller stature and it really doesn't suffer much optically if at all.

That NL 8X32 is really a pretty big binocular!

 

[MaunaKea]

The CL B 8X30 is a good binocular but I've never really warmed up to it. I really like the previous model CL a little better with its smoother focus adjustment and smaller stature and it really doesn't suffer much optically if at all.

Then NL 8X32 is really a pretty big binocular!

That's a whole lotta nice bins.

 

[Richard D]

If you don't mind going secondhand have a look at the EL 8x32 too...

 

[albie...]

The CL B 8X30 is a good binocular but I've never really warmed up to it. I really like the previous model CL a little better with its smoother focus adjustment and smaller stature and it really doesn't suffer much optically if at all.

Then NL 8X32 is really a pretty big binocular!

Okay , you win .

 

[chill6x6]

If you don't mind going secondhand have a look at the EL 8x32 too...

May be still the king!

 

[Mike Crawley]

May be still the king!

I certainly love mine, best buy I’ve made for years. Got mine second hand from my local optics shop and they’d just been serviced and refurbished by Swarovski.
I don’t feel there’s a negative to buying well cared for used ELs.

 

[iseegeorgesstar]

Voilà.

Now do it with the EL 8x32 as well

 

[iseegeorgesstar]

If you don't mind going secondhand have a look at the EL 8x32 too...

Does the gen matter? Sometimes I see gen2 or field pro and not sure what enhancements it's referencing.

 

[MaunaKea]

Does the gen matter? Sometimes I see gen2 or field pro and not sure what enhancements it's referencing.

I think I read something about the first gen did not have Swarovision (SV), and then they added it. The field pro should be the same as the SV version, but with the newer style of (annoying) lugs. There may be more to it, but that's the simple version afaik. Someone here probably knows the dates and serial numbers that go along with the changes.