Cameras and Lenses
Nikon 8x42 EDG or Swarovski EL8.5x42 Swarovision
Hi all.
As my 3 score years and ten draws near,I have persuaded Val that we should update our Binoculars for the latest models, as they say you can not take it with you when the grim reaper pops in to see you 
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For the past 25 years I have used my Zeiss 10x40 BGAT,s they have served me well and Val as been using her 10x40 Optolyth Alpin,s
After reading countess reviews on the 8x42 EDG and the 8.5x42 EL Sworovision, What It says to me is that an old punter like me would not be able to see any difference and as the price is about the same, Please say which I should buy,
Val totally refuse,s to let me pay any more than £600 on her replacement so she as picked out the Nikon 8x32 HG L DCF, as anyone got a view on these,
I really would appreciate your thoughts for our last binoculars.
Best regards
Rex
Hi Rex,
I have had the opportunuty to look at both the edg and the swarovision as a friend had both but in the higher power 10x32 EDg and 10x42 EL. I imagine the optical performance is very similar. For ease of handling and overall optical excellence I would go for the Swaro. Definition is much the same but the image in the Swaro was very vibrant and super sharp right out to the edge of the field. Nikon UK after sales service is rubbish whereas Swarovski take that aspect very seriously and are as excellent as the glasses themselves. Hope that helps
Phil
The Nikon 8 X 32HGL that you're good lady has chosen are fantastic, given the price and I'm sure she will be most pleased with them. They have been a great optic for many a year. As well as reviews, please please please do try them out before purchasing them. Written reviews aren't worth the paper if when you pick them up and use them you cannot get on with or don't like them.