Which One???

[THBailey]

Swarovski 10x42 SLC, Zeiss 10x40 Victory, Steiner 10x42 Predator or Steiner 10x42 Rocky?  I have found these four on the net priced at or between $729.69 (Steiner Predator) to $764.69 (the Swarovski's).  The price is substantially the same, how the heck do you make an informed choice between them?

 

[Kernhuntr]

I've owned the Zeiss and they are great glass. But you are not going to beat the Swarovski's. When I bought my Leica's, it was a toss up between them and the Swarovski's. In my opion they are the 2 best glass makers in the world.

That is a great price for the Swarovski. Get them, you won't regret it.

Kernhuntr

 

[songdog]

Swarovski/Zeiss gets my vote over Steiner for glass quality.  I've had a real hard time telling the difference between Zeiss and Swarovski though.  My Swarovski SLCs are a little more comfortable in the hand though than the comparable Zeiss binocs.  I also like the built in lense covers.  

You won't be disappointed either way...

 

[Shep]

Im in the same boat Thbailey,got drawn for a few good hunts this year and time to upgrade,my son wants my old Bruntons,which were a good glass for the money.Where did you find the Swaros for $764.00?Thanks in advance

 

[lintongb]

I got some Leica 10X42 a couple of years ago from a dealer on Ebay for $800.  I love them.  They should last me a lifetime.  I have seen them in the $700's many times since then.  Try doing a search on ebay for Leica binoculars.

 

[Shep]

Thanks for the input.I broke down today,found a pair of Leica Trinivid 7x42 for $750.00 with no sales tax.Located in So. Cal if anyones interested.

 

[THBailey]

Sounds like you have already made your move Shep, but I found the Swarovski's at

       aaacamera.com

THB

 

[Shep]

Thanks Bailey,i still had time to cancel.Ordered from AAA,great prices,you saved me about $100.00.Guess i owe you one,after MUCH research i went with the Leicas for a number of reasons #1 being totally weather proof,it was Leica or Swaros,the Leicas were a bit lighter,supposedly as good or better in low light conditions,and $120.00 cheaper.I was looking at the Swaro slc 7x42.Thanks again.

 

[Pep1]

Did you order from AAA camera arive? I saw their prices but for some reason I don't trust New York. Let us know if it went good.

 

[Shep]

Pep1,actually i backed out of the Leicas with AAA camera,after being advised they were soon to be indicted for credit card fraud,also they have numerous complaints with the BBB.I went to plan B and bought a new pair of Swift 8.5 x 44 nitrogen purged for $375.00 thru http://www.Simpsonoptics.com this after countless hours of research with the help of the website http://www.betterviewdesired a birdwatchers website extraordinaire.Sounds like your New York radar was right on the money.AAA sells black market glass which has no warranty,so im told.Makes sense as theyre prices were sooo lowwww.Bummer.TakeReasy.Shep.

 

[THBailey]

Shep-  Thanks for the report.  Pays to be cautious.  I did, however, bite the bullet and bought a pair ot the Swarovski 10x42 SLC's from Guns & Gear here is Sacramento.  $899.00 over the counter, plus Kalifornia sales tax.  I LOVE those glasses!!!