Swarovski Kahles Binoculars

[Justice]

Has anyone ever tried these Swarovski Kahles Binoculars? I notice they are not quite so much money and am wondering how they compare to the EL and if you have any other brand that is very comparable for about 500 - 700 dollars lemme know what I can get, I am tired of my crappy binos HELP!@!!!

 

[Bura Nut]

You will be happy with your purchase, continue on............ Allen Taylor......

 

[Justice]

Ok the choice is down to some pentax, (dont know which one is better? DCF WP or DCF SP which one?) and probibly these kahles or should i break the bank and get some EL's?

 

[Tally]

I have Kahles 10x42's and LOVE them.
Check at www.bearbasin.com for their price.
They guy at Bear Basin said the untrained eye would not be able to tell the diff between Kahles and Sworo's.
I spotted my buck's antlers sticking out of the sage from about a mile away.
Don't get cheap now......

 

[Foreman4x4]

Justice, if you get Pentax, go with the SP's. The WP's are good, but the SP's are better. They feature "aspherical" glass and have an extra hard coating lenses, which helps protect them from scratches, plus they're a tad lighter than the WP's, and have a great tethered objective lens cover system. I don't have any personal experience with Kahles, but everything I've ever read about them is positive. The thing is, I believe the Pentax SP's are every bit as good as the Kahles, Minox, etc.., but they're less money.

If you decide on Pentax, check www.cameralandny.com for prices. They were selling the 8x43 SP's for right aroung $430.00 and the 10x43's for $450.00 or so. Call and ask for Doug, I'm sure he'll treat you right. Another place with great prices is www.hotbuyselectronics.com. I've made two purchases from them that went off without a hitch, but I've heard others have been less fortunate.

If you don't mind spending a bit more money, the Zeiss 10x40 ClassiC's at Cabelas for $699.99 (were just on sale for $649.99) are still one of the best bargains out there.

Good luck.

 

[nk]

buy the best if you can. the EL's out perform the others you are considering. if not go with the khales. in my opinion they are clearer an gather more light.
good luck,
nk

 

[Foreman4x4]

The only thing Kahles has to offer over the Pentax DCF SP's is a lighter wallet. Justice, before you make a decision, do yourself a favor and check out the SP's first-hand.