hopster
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Understood. I didn't realise the size and weight benefits. The price difference doesn't seem like much in the UK, especially with discounts.
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Vortex vs Swarovski vs Zeiss vs Leika bins (~8x42) (1 Viewer)
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Understood. I didn't realise the size and weight benefits. The price difference doesn't seem like much in the UK, especially with discounts.
The Ultravid is always worth a thought, it's an absolute classic, and regardless of price, if it works for you, I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with it.
Even the CA is not as bad as people would lead you to believe.... it really isn't !!
Leica arent going to put out a £2k bino with bad CA. It just may not be class leading in that dept, but in others it is. Best build ever.... maybe💁♂️
Always worth a look those Ultras
Even the CA is not as bad as people would lead you to believe.... it really isn't !!
Leica arent going to put out a £2k bino with bad CA. It just may not be class leading in that dept, but in others it is. Best build ever.... maybe💁♂️
Always worth a look those Ultras
hopster
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To add to those recommendations for a used Swaro SLC or Vortex UHD in the classifieds here, can I suggest this Meopta:
https://www.birdforum.net/threads/meopta-meostar-b1-plus-8x42.446627/
I have not looked through the non-HD Meostar's and I assume that their CA performance is not as excellent as the HD ones, but many people still rate this model and it seems to be offered at a very good price.
https://www.birdforum.net/threads/meopta-meostar-b1-plus-8x42.446627/
I have not looked through the non-HD Meostar's and I assume that their CA performance is not as excellent as the HD ones, but many people still rate this model and it seems to be offered at a very good price.
norway
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For sure!
Meopta is the real deal; their stuff never fails to offer excellent value for money in my experience. I tend to respect true manufacturers that produce their own stuff more than brands that put their logo on outsourced production — and Meopta has been making optics in its own facilities since the 1930s, so I thought that might be worth noting. 🙂
Meopta is the real deal; their stuff never fails to offer excellent value for money in my experience. I tend to respect true manufacturers that produce their own stuff more than brands that put their logo on outsourced production — and Meopta has been making optics in its own facilities since the 1930s, so I thought that might be worth noting. 🙂
The Noctivid definitely has better image quality and a bigger FOV than the UVHD but the UVHD is smaller, lighter and less expensive. The Noctivid is Leica's best binocular.
Here is a brand-new pair of Swarovski WB HD 8x42's for $1350 or BO. You could probably get them for $1300. They are pretty much the same as the SLC 8x42.
SLC 8x42 WB HD vs. SLC 42
Hi! I have been warming up to the Swarovski SLC line of binoculars lately, and I'm thinking of which of the 8x42 models I should get, if I were to get one. I know that the new SLC only has a 3.2 metre close focus, whereas the old SLC WB HD has 1.9. They both seem to be identical except for...
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So, you’re the person from YouTube, right? I’ve watched your videos and enjoyed them. I’m considering following your advice. I’ve experimented with 8x, 10x, and 12x, all 42, and found that 8 and 10 are quite similar. What’s your expert recommendation?
From my personal experience, I’m leaning towards the 10’s, but I’m eager to hear your professional insight.
Elkhornsun
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The Vortex Razor HD is selling at B&H for $800 as compared the Razo UHD that they are selling for $1300. I bought both versions of the Vortex 12x50 binoculars and it was difficult for me to see any gain with the UHD version. I kept the Razor HD for that reason and returned the UHD ones.
With my Swarovski binoculars I choose primarily on the form factor and eye relief provided. I have their 10x25 and 10x32 binoculars as I prefer their smaller binoculars to the ones I have used from Leica and Zeiss when I was shopping for new ones at the time.
With my Swarovski binoculars I choose primarily on the form factor and eye relief provided. I have their 10x25 and 10x32 binoculars as I prefer their smaller binoculars to the ones I have used from Leica and Zeiss when I was shopping for new ones at the time.
Paultricounty
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That’s very interesting, it just goes to show the differences that people see. I tried the razor HD’s and UHD’s in both 8x and 10x42, as well as the Viper HD’s. I felt the Viper HD was closer to the Razor HD’s than the the razor HD was to the UHD, imo (happy Scottie 🤪). I did not try the 12x50’s which maybe much different.
Paul
Paul
Again, using words. Are fit, feel and finish intangibles? I don't believe they are.
tehri
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'llo Steve. Sorry for not responding sooner but it was impossible for me.So, you’re the person from YouTube, right? I’ve watched your videos and enjoyed them. I’m considering following your advice. I’ve experimented with 8x, 10x, and 12x, all 42, and found that 8 and 10 are quite similar. What’s your expert recommendation?
From my personal experience, I’m leaning towards the 10’s, but I’m eager to hear your professional insight.
Your post makes me smile, lol ! No no, I'm not Ethan (Optica Exotica) at all, whose YT reviews and personality I also really liked, and which I really regret !
As most here in the 'binoculars' section know him, I was just making this quick humorous illustration to emphasize my point about NL's, and I'm sure it would make him smile. 😉
But again, I'm not Ethan, so I'd be careful not to give you any expert recommendation. I really appreciate the NL's 10x32 as you will have noted, and I'm not the only one here, but it's a very personal choice, and it's up to you to test what suits you.
Optica Exotica also speaks highly of NL's, but in its last reviews, he describes, if I remember correctly, what would be its ultimate choice in terms of binoculars : Leica Noctivid 10x, and Swarovski SLC 15x.
My pleasure, Steve.
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