I want to try "the best 8x32" for a while, regardless of price. If convinced, i wil give up my Leica Ultravid 10x42.
Let's hear it from you folks, your experiences with 8x32 and how they compare. I've seen the Leica Trinovid 8x32 a long time ago, and they were "WOW", the Ultravid have ridges that are fine on the 10x42, but may be bad on a small 8x32, the Swaro SLC is great but the focuser is in the wrong place, the Nikon SE offers the best image of any binocular but it's not 100% bulletproof and waterproof and i have ergonomics issues with it, the Swaro EL is the best handling binocular ever, but it did not seem all that sharp 2 years ago when i looked through it for a second (it deserves a second look), the Zeiss does not come with a "stupid proof" warranty, everyone seems to like the Nikon LX, and my vanity prevents me from even thinking about the second line (the $600 ones).
Whaddya think?
i owned a pair of leica trinovid 8+32 ba's for a short while,i only sold them on because they had short eyerelief,which in turn caused them to fog up in both humid and very cold weather.
one major advantage i found while using these is that because of their relatively shallow depth of focus they really worked well when looking through tree's/bushes etc.
i seem to find 8+42/7+42 don't quite handle focusing on an object that is partially obscured by foliage/tree's etc and give a slightly out of focus image.
those little leicas thrived in such conditions and are [i feel] particuly well suited to woodland birding.
matt
Looked at length through some Zeiss 8 x 32 FLs a few days ago. Excellent optics but I noticed a good deal of flare in certain light conditions. I am a glass wearer, however, and I had the eyecups pushed right down for maximum eye relief.
BTW, I have tried out all of the major 8 x 32s and my eyes always feel 'cramped' by them. I much prefer the 'walk in' feel of Swaro 8.5s or Zeiss 8 x 42 FLs.
Dave