Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Leica ultravid HD/ Swarovski swarovision HD

How do these two compare? I've owned a ton of Swarovski binos but never a Leica. I made a call to Leica yesterday and was told lifetime warranty to anyone against manufacture defects. And passport to the original owner. Can and Leica fans chime in please

I have the Leica Ultravid HD/ and like them very much. I have compared them to the Swaro HD's and I think the Swaro is a bit better although not at all. I do like the ergonomics of the Swaro's better though, but that a personal thing..

Leica is very good about warranty IF you register the warranty card. Passport will cover anything but theft, fire, or loss (this is the territory of homeowner's ins).

Pete, if by Swaro HD, you mean the SLC HD, I agree with you that it is a great bino -- the best that Swaro makes for hunters. The EL Swarovision is also a great bino, but it has a field flattener. That is awesome for birding (and other short-term, stationary viewing opportunities), but you don't want a field flattener in a bino to use for long viewing sessions (grid glassing for game) or watching a lot of movement (sporting events).