Hi Everyone
I am new to the forum and I am currently looking a buying a pair of high end binoc's such as Swarovski EL or Zeiss FL in the 10 x 42mm size. Has anyone tried out both binoculars of any other eqivalent? I am into astronomy but want to get into nature viewing (birds etc).
Thank you!
Chris
[QUOTE=bingsca;949418]Hi Everyone
I am new to the forum and I am currently looking a buying a pair of high end binoc's such as Swarovski EL or Zeiss FL in the 10 x 42mm size. Has anyone tried out both binoculars of any other eqivalent? I am into astronomy but want to get into nature viewing (birds etc).
Thank you!
Chris[/QUOTE]
All good choices. I've tried the above, plus the Leica Ultravids. I currently own the 8x42 Ultravid, 10x32 Ultravid, the Zeiss 10x42 FL and the 8x32 Swarovski ELs. Allowing for differences in occular and objective configuration, the Ultravids are significantly more impressive than the Zeiss and Swaros. Of the Swarovski/Zeiss competition -- it depends on my mood. Both of these choices have significantly more flare than either of the Leica Ultravids, but of the two (Zeiss/Swarovski) I might err on the side of the Swarovski in spite of the blue/green shift in the shadows, as they are somewhat "crisper" than the Zeiss.
Any of the three makes, however, will be magnificent optical choices. Ultimately you should probably get the one's that "feel" the best for you.
Robert / Seattle
(PS. Get the Ultravids)
(PPS. Otherwise, Swarovkis for ergonomics, Zeiss for eye comfort)