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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.
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.
Quote from: DOUBLELUNG on January 27, 2017, 03:55:17 PMIts 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.
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.
the difference between the SLC's and the EL's is an Outdoorsmans Tripod and Head.
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