smokingfire
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Just curious...
I have Vortex and love them. I have used Swarovski and they are great. I can't justify the price difference for the 2-3 weeks I hunt each year. I didn't fall for the marketing geniuses, I tested the against each other. There is a difference, I know that, but it's not that big. If I was a guide or made my living using glass daily then I would have made a different decision.No shocker that Swaro and Vortex are the top two. One is very affordable and is a group of marketing geniuses that definitely appeals to the masses. The other makes the best optics on the planet that are unmatched but is very pricey. It's not surprising that the poll has worked out that way. whichever you choose is your business, i just find the results interesting.
I don’t think it’s bad to use either one. All I was saying is it is interesting that they are the two biggest brands used. Especially since vortex is a pretty young company. I wouldn’t think the young company and the super expensive company would be the stars of the show but that’s what I get for thinking.I have Vortex and love them. I have used Swarovski and they are great. I can't justify the price difference for the 2-3 weeks I hunt each year. I didn't fall for the marketing geniuses, I tested the against each other. There is a difference, I know that, but it's not that big. If I was a guide or made my living using glass daily then I would have made a different decision.
10 x42 EL's in my bino harness all the time. 15x56 SLC HD for Scanning and ATX 95 for dialing in and making sure its an animal I want to pursue I also use the 95 for picking out critters in the thick stuff or extreme long range glassing. I usually take one or the other of the big guns in my pack but, I have packed all 3 at the same time too.
I run all 3 at separate times with an Outdoorsmans Medium tripod and their Pistol grip. The Pistol grip has no problem with the weight of the 95 and is Gods gift to binocular users.
A tad over 12 lbs for 10x42, 15x56, ATX 95, M. Tripod and Pistol grip.What is the total weight of all 3 + tripod?
Just curious?
Best range finding Binos there are right now are the zeiss victory RF. My swaro El’s might be for sale here shorty when mine show up next week.have been a longtime Swarovski 10x42 guy...still am, however....for Christmas I bought my 14 yr old a pair of vortex Diamondback HD 10x42, 240 bucks! I was shocked at the clarity and at the amount of light they transmit. Hard to tell any difference between them and my 6x as expensive swarovskis. My 22 yr old went to cabelas the next day and bought himself the same thing but in a 12x50. Also exceptional. The only thing I will say is that I didnt spend hours and hours glassing with them so I cannot say if they are like longtime MM member Zeke..."easy on the eyes". I have been wanting to upgrade to a pair of binos with a built in rangefinder and was 100% getting the Swaros and am now strongly considering the vortex. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR opinions on both
A tad over 12 lbs for 10x42, 15x56, ATX 95, M. Tripod and Pistol grip.
Stupid heavy
Best range finding Binos there are right now are the zeiss victory RF. My swaro El’s might be for sale here shorty when mine show up next week.
I am shocked that more people who spend the money for the "big 3" aren't using Zeiss.
My 10x40's are far more vivid with natural colors and clarity and definitely brighter than Leica.
My personal opinion of course ?
**In your opinion.Can't believe you left Meopta off the list I have 10X42, 12X50s and a 30-60 spotter...as good or better than any of the Swarov SLCs.
I use my swaros as back ups and use my Zeiss religiously. Colors are more vivid and natural through my Zeiss, where my swarovski's have a very slight unnatural yellowish tint compared to my plain eyesight.How do they compare to Swarovski?
You didn't hurt my feelings brother and it wasn't a personal jab at you either...just poking the bear...there is no in your opinion either, the high end Meopta spotter got a higher score then the SLC spotter in Outdoor Life's independent test. I did say as good or better. Can't speak for the mid level and lower level Meopta stuff but the top tier stuff is outstanding.**In your opinion.
I’ll try to list more companies/brands next time...didn’t mean to hurt your feelings!
I got a pair of 10x50’s Vipers brand new in box I am gonna sell if interested. After taxes I have almost $600 into them. $400 will buy them. I really need 42’s since my eyes are really close together for 50’s.Swarovski 10x42 . But, I must say if I every lost them I would move to Vortex 10X50 simply from a price/cost factor.