mgp13
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These binoculars deserve an appreciation thread so here it is. I'll open the proceedings.
I own the 8x42. Despite the fact I've had to send them back for replacement due to a QC issue (lack of blackening causing an internal reflection), I still consider them the best binocular for birding bar none. They are that good that even if the verdict from ZEISS was every pair of them suffers from the same annoying issue, I'd still happily accept them as my primary birding binoculars. That is because the Victory SF with a defect is still better than any other binocular without defect.
I believe this is an objective fact.
No binocular handles better or disappears so completely during prolonged viewing of a stationary object. The ErgoBalance concept alone deserves huge praise, not just from me but from everyone. The field of view, though since bested by Swarovski's NL Pures, is so wide one forgets he is viewing through binoculars. The brightness is incredible - the Victory SF effortlessly penetrates the twilight and bright moonlight, giving me breathtaking views of absolutely everything. The view through these binoculars is absolutely gorgeous and combined with the ease of handling make this the best binocular ever manufactured.
I think I would like to marry my replacement pair of ZEISS Victory SF 8x42 when they arrive.
I love my ZEISS Victory SF 8x42. They are the world's best binoculars, and I own them. I don't have Victorys so I can go birding, I go birding so I can use my Victorys.
I own the 8x42. Despite the fact I've had to send them back for replacement due to a QC issue (lack of blackening causing an internal reflection), I still consider them the best binocular for birding bar none. They are that good that even if the verdict from ZEISS was every pair of them suffers from the same annoying issue, I'd still happily accept them as my primary birding binoculars. That is because the Victory SF with a defect is still better than any other binocular without defect.
I believe this is an objective fact.
No binocular handles better or disappears so completely during prolonged viewing of a stationary object. The ErgoBalance concept alone deserves huge praise, not just from me but from everyone. The field of view, though since bested by Swarovski's NL Pures, is so wide one forgets he is viewing through binoculars. The brightness is incredible - the Victory SF effortlessly penetrates the twilight and bright moonlight, giving me breathtaking views of absolutely everything. The view through these binoculars is absolutely gorgeous and combined with the ease of handling make this the best binocular ever manufactured.
I think I would like to marry my replacement pair of ZEISS Victory SF 8x42 when they arrive.
I love my ZEISS Victory SF 8x42. They are the world's best binoculars, and I own them. I don't have Victorys so I can go birding, I go birding so I can use my Victorys.
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