I have owned Swarovski 10x42 ELs for at least 10 years. I have tried others, including EL Range and Leica with rangefinder, but still have my original ELs.
My personal test involved an antelope hunt in Wyoming a couple of years ago. I had already tagged out and sat in my truck with the 10 year old Swarovski ELs and the Leicas. A couple of my buddies were putting on a stalk in the late afternoon and I was watching from several hundred yards away. I sold the Leicas when I got home. I have also owned the Swarovski Range and they also went down the road. My best advice is to try your own test, whatever that might be, but if you have never had any Swarovskis, the older ones may be fine for you, and definitely cheaper.
My wife and I have been to Africa twice and, although she does not pull the trigger, she is a great game spotter. I bought her a Swarovski SLC in 10x42 and she is very pleased with them, as well.
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