Swarovski Optics Questions

[sagewalker]

Wow JD, awesome write up! Thank you. Steelhead, next time I'm going that way I will have to look you up, sounds like a good idea!! Thanks guys great info from all.

[Bob33]

I have both. In fact a pair of 8x30 slc for my wife, and 10x40 slc that I sold to a buddy, and I run the 12x50 swarovision. What I have found is the el are clearer with greater detail if something is In a shaded area. The 12s are great for deer at over 500 yards in the high country. They take some getting use to because every thing seems so close. So you have to slow down a bit more than with 10s.
I'm not sure if you come over this way much but if you do I can put them both on a tripod for you. And you can see what you think. You will notice the biggest difference at dark and ranges over 500 yards.

I don't doubt any of that but comparing 12x EL SV binoculars to 10x and 8x SLC binoculars is apples to oranges.

[splitshot]

some of the comments are great.  these guys know their stuff.  impressive.  mike w

[JDHasty]

Wow JD, awesome write up! Thank you. Steelhead, next time I'm going that way I will have to look you up, sounds like a good idea!! Thanks guys great info from all.

My 15x56 SLC Neu is available to play with this spring when we are in central WA shooting chucks and you can try them when we are in central WA, BUT I would never suggest that a EDG 8x42 against them is "gold."   

It's nerve wracking to be a family man and try to sort this decision out.  I know.  I'm done.  What I decided on is where we will be with an Alpha binocular for the long haul, or in our case a pair.   

We have an assortment of other binoculars, that better suits specific usage, but family's our Alpha binoculars are an SLC 15x56 and an 8X42 EDG. 

If you are looking for an Alpha binocular get it right the first time. 

[JeffRaines]

Its been several years but a buddy and I compared 10x42 SLC and EL side by side.  We couldn't detect any difference in resolution, side by side the EL view was slightly red and the SLC slightly green - only noticeable tinting when both there to compare.

Make no mistake about what I am saying re: the future.  Swaro will not rest on their laurels and will continue to look for ways to squeeze every last drop of what is possible out and improve on what is on the market today.  What is there to be had in the future is simply never going to be "leaps and bounds" above what you purchase, there simply isn't room for that.     

This is what made it somewhat easier for me to throw down the coin on SLCs. In 10 years they will still be exceptional binoculars... hell they will probably still be 'damn good' until I'm too old to hunt.

In my comparing EL and SLC, I didn't find the EL to be worth the extra money. You can see a difference between them, but that very slight difference was not worth the extra ~$800 to me.

[go4steelhd]

I agree with Jeff
There is a difference between the slc and the el swarovision. How great of a deference is there... And what's that's defencece worth....  Well that's up to you. Because if it's about money and not clarity. I think vortex dollar for dollar has the best glass for the money. Swarovski is definitely clearer but how much is that worth If you watch rokslide classifieds you will definitely see some deals compared to new prices. If you are buying new I would definitely call sport optics. They have always given me a better deal than the price listed on the site.

[sagewalker]

I believe my mind has been made but I just had to throw it out there and get some info. A buddy of mine said the difference between the SLC's and the EL's is an Outdoorsmans Tripod and Head. I would have to agree 

[huntnphool]

the difference between the SLC's and the EL's is an Outdoorsmans Tripod and Head.

 Actually that's not true. The EL's have a field flattening lens, the SLC's do not. 

[sagewalker]

Thanks for just saying!

[Mtnwalker]

I was not impressed with the Swarovisions once I got them out in the field. To me everything took on a white haze during mid day and I did not like the way they looked at first and last light either. Clear glass but image felt too 2-D to me. Took them back and got the Leicas, much happier with those. I think we will be getting the wife the slc HD's however

[high country]

Edg pops up quite a bit here twards the end and did very well in the review, what they didn't say was the armoring sucks and they will appear beat up in a season or two of field use. The focus wheel is butter smooth, but the diopitor adjuster locks no where even close to as well as leica.

I own them, use them and enjoy them....but they neglected to bring that up in the review.

[Crunchy]

A few years ago I committed to buying new binos and a spotter.  I mainly looked at Vortez Razors and Swaros.  Ended up buying Swaros 12X50s and 20X60X65 spotter.  Wallet took a hit, but I will never need to buy glass again.  Buy top of the line, that you can afford, and don't look back.

[White Pass Outfitters]

I just purchased the EL 12 X 50 and the 25X50X80 spotter.
I have been a leupold guy most of my life, but after doing some looking and getting all the info I could I went with Swarovski. I will always use the Leupold scopes for my rifles, I have never had a problem with them even after taking a beating in a scabbard. Yes your wallet will take a hit with Swarovski, but look at it as an investment, that's what I told my wife anyhow. Lol 

[high country]

I just purchased the EL 12 X 50 and the 25X50X80 spotter.
I have been a leupold guy most of my life, but after doing some looking and getting all the info I could I went with Swarovski. I will always use the Leupold scopes for my rifles, I have never had a problem with them even after taking a beating in a scabbard. Yes your wallet will take a hit with Swarovski, but look at it as an investment, that's what I told my wife anyhow. Lol 

I bought my leica 8x42ba in 1995 for $850. I sold them about 5 years ago for $850.....good glass is absolutely wort the money.