Which pocket compact of these two would you choose:
Zeiss Victory 8x20
Novel offset single hinge
Field of View 351 ft./1000 yds.
Eye Relief 14mm
Close Focus 8.5 ft.
Weight 7.9 oz.
Dimensions (HxW) 4.0 x 3.8 in.
Weatherproofing Waterproof/Fogproof
Nikon LX L 8x20
Double hinge
Field of View 356 ft./1000 yds.
Eye Relief 15mm
Close Focus 7.8 ft.
Weight 9.5 oz.
Dimensions (HxW) 3.7 x 4.2 in.
Weatherproofing Waterproof/Fogproof
Specs are a rough wash but the Zeiss seems to have the smaller numbers which is less good except for weight. Most of the figures are very close.
I wear glasses.
Any comments on view, usage, and so on welcome.
Kevin,
For my comments, perhaps more extensive than you would care for, check the link below.
http://www.alula.fi/GB/index.htm
On this page, you find them towards the bottom under:
corrected reviews from number 1/2006 (PDF, 430 Kb)
I might add that I have since got myself the Ultravid 8x20, but for wearing glasses the Nikon might be better still.
Kimmo
P.s. I have heard that Alula as a magazine is perhaps going to end, so it is possible that these pages will go in the near future. As for this morning, though, they were still up.
I wear glasses and the 8x20 LXL works for me. Even the focus knob at the wrong end works too....go figure.