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I love my Zeiss FL 8x32's
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I have a pair of 8X32 Conquests that I really like.
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What's the reason? You remain on ignore for other wrong answers! LOL
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If brightness is a requirement you will be better off with a 8x42.
With the compact and lighter 8x42's today there is no need for the 32mm IMO.
Leica Ultravid HD or HD plus models in 7x42 and 8x42. Zeiss Victory FL in 8x42, discontinued but can find used. Swarovski SLC HD in 8x42 Zeiss Conquest HD 8x42
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I love my Zeiss FL 8x32's I agree.
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In the world of binoculars you will not go wrong with the top of the line from Leica, Zeiss, Swarovski or Kowa. It comes down to what feels the nicest in your hands and which looks best to your vision and fits your face the best. They are all technically superior to most of our abilities to see.
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Another vote for the Leica Ultravid 8x32s. They’ve been great from the rainforest to up in the alpine for me. Some reviewers complained about FOV but I haven’t had any issues. Their lens covers are also superb for rainy days.
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In the world of binoculars you will not go wrong with the top of the line from Leica, Zeiss, Swarovski or Kowa. It comes down to what feels the nicest in your hands and which looks best to your vision and fits your face the best. They are all technically superior to most of our abilities to see. And I could never afford Zeiss when I was young and impressionable.
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I have had the Zeiss binocs for ever. Lol 40 years about
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I was talking with a PH while out hunting and he had a very worn set of Zeiss binos. He had them for years and said they'd even been back to the factory and completely refurbished once or twice (I forget...). Completely recoated, everything. I was impressed with the durability. He uses them almost everyday and said they are a PHs most important tool. While watching animals he'd describe the characteristics such as the texture of the rings at the base of a Waterbuck's horns, he looked for to age animals. I'm not a bino snob, but I was impressed and gained a greater appreciation for glass.
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I have had the Zeiss binocs for ever. Lol 40 years about When I was a lad Zeiss was the absolute pinnacle of elegance and form...now if I want that on a rifle I find I have to source older Zeiss. Fortunately they still make good binoculars.
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I bought a pair of Leica 7x42 binos about 10 years ago and promptly quit paying attention to other binoculars. They gave great service but I want to replace them with something smaller and lighter, possibly an 8x32. Budget is about $1k but could double for the right reasons.
What's the latest thinking on glasses in this category?
thanks,
Okie John I'd also include the Cabelas Euro (Meopta) 8x32 HD's. They're within a hair of the Z,L,and Swaro's at a fraction of the cost. In the 32mm class glass, the SV's have no peer, but even a mint used one may stretch your budget some.
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Do the Conquests stack up to the competition here, as a forever bino? I could buy a pair of those now or keep saving for something more $$. They’re lacking in the warranty area, huh?
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