Throwing out the XL Vectors with the $5K++ price tags, which is best the Swaro, Zeiss, or Leica? What are the pros/cons and how do they compare?
Sick of carrying both my SLC and LRF.
I have not tried all the ranging binoc's but have come down to a simple system that works for me. At different times though I've had all the "alpha" glasses in one model or another, enough to give me a perspective on quality, price, and customer service which I've needed twice with two different brands -- Leica and Swarovski. Both were acceptable.
I simply run a Leica 8x32 for everything. Small, compact, very good optics. Next, for serious sit and glass with a tripod, I have a Leica Geovid 15x56 which I'm very pleased with and it is so much easier and more comfortable than one-eye spotters. I also have Leica LRF 1200 for on foot after spotted game. But for ultimate detail when glassing I go to a Zeiss spotter, 15-45 x 60, still light and compact enough to pack with a lightweight tripod.
