The Swarovski CL is the entry level product from them. But oddly it has a higher light transmission then the EL?

I also don't think it has ED or HD glass? Anyone use them? What do you think of them. They are sure light weight!

The EL glasses are 600 bucks more!

I don't know where the rating for the light transmission came from, but after owning both CL and EL, I wouldn't even put them in the same category. I had the EL 8X32 and was real happy with them, then I got a pair of Swarovision 8X32 and I am thinking of whether or not I need the Lsica 10X42 HD-B binoculars, I may go back to using the separate Swaro ranegefinder and the 8X32...

Jim, the CL is somewhat underwhelming to me and I'd not plunk down the cheddar for them. I'd prefer the standard EL to them personally.

I've no interest in buying them, just kinda surprised at the light transmission right from swarovskis website.

For me a binocular is a tool that I put on and wear everyday and as much as I revere the twin virtues of resolution and brightness there are other important considerations; like weight, size and ergonomics.
Although I have access to ( if I behave and beg correctly) my daughters 8x32 EL's and my wife's Leica 8x32's as well as my own Leica 10-15 Duovids and 8x32 Meopta's ( which are my backup and travel binoculars) I find the 8x30 CL's fit my primary needs better than any other.

I looked at 2 pairs of those and was completely underwhelmed. I bought 8x30 SLC Neu's after that experience.

Haven't owned the Swaro 8x32 CL but had the 8x30 SLC and the Cabelas Euro 8x32(rebranded Meopta). Not terribly impressed by the Meopta compared to what others here think. Slightly dull image and not bright compared to the big 3. Actually own a pair of Minox 8x32 HG that were better than Meopta. I returned the Meopta to Cabelas after 2 days. That's how disappointed I was but keep in mind I've owned numerous Leica, Swaro and Zeiss so I might be more picky compared to others.

Wanted to add, best glass I've ever owned were Zeiss Victory 7x42. Incredible image clarity and absolutely outstanding dusk viewing. I thought the Swaro 8x42 EL were excellent but the zeiss were in a different league. In my opinion, these are all a fella would ever need unless long distance hunting.

Your eyes are very different from mine then, and the 6-9 hunters I had who looked through my euro 8x32 HD's and their alpha stuff. They were in love with the Euro HD's, both 10x42 and 8x32. To each his own though, which is why everyone needs to look through them before buying.

I believe it!

I'm not a huge 7X fan, but these probably rock given the magnification/objective combo and Zeiss's fluorite glass...

Heard this as well about the cl series. Poor glass by Swaro standards.