8x42
I want the Leica's but I am concerned they will come out with a new FL or ED model soon.
Since I am not a "birder", I am unsure how much CA will effect me. The Ultravids cost alot more than the FL's.
Why?
Also transmission and Flare how do the 8x42's stack up against each other? i have seen the annoying "halo" sometimes at the worst of times in my 8x42Fl's... DO the ultravids have this issue?
I like the compactness of the ultravids do to their use os SP prisms instead of abbe-konig
I really am looking for input here on both of these and why either is "better" to any of you than the other... I have searched a zillion posts on here and read steve's info on the truth about optics. Obviously, there is a zeiss slant there.....
Please gimme some idea
I like the Leica warranty---no fault but it is not transferrable the zeiss is?
SO in short:
low-light?
flare/halo effect
ruggedness
size
collimation?
who wins each category...
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO RESPONDS!
Thank u for all the help
In the categories you listed there probably isn't a dimes worth of difference between the two of them; especially optically. The price differential is probably caused by the materials used in constructing the the binocular's housings. Leica uses Titanium and Magnesium to save weight. Other than that, try both of them out thoroughly, determine which one better suits your particular need, which one feels best in your hand, which one has the "view" you like best and then take your own advice and buy that one.
cordially,
Bob
I've had the 8x42 FL since it was first available in the U.S., and I've never seen the "halo" effect you mention.