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I like my Swarovision 8x32s

But 3 pages without a mention must mean they lack some love.

I will 3rd this.
The Leica Ultravid 8X32 HD is stunning, and built like a tank.
I have the 8X42, but if I ever buy again, it will be these.

I have a pair of Swarovski 8x32 EL and a pair of Leica 8x32 Ultravid, both non HD. If I had to choose, it'd be the Leica.......

Leica...

I have owned all the Alpha glass at one time or another and started as most do with 10X40 in both Leitz and Zeiss Classics. When Swarovski came out with the EL, I bought the 10X42. At a FNAWS banquet I looked through the 8.5X42 and bought those. Next came the Leica Ultra Vids and I bought them but went back to Swarovski EL. Then Swarovski introduced the Swarovision, so I got those. Next were Swarovski Rangefinding EL in 8X. Then I went to the 10X. The next purchase was the Leica 10X Geovid HD-B after 2 years I went back to the Swarovision EL rangefinder. Then in search of a smaller pair I tried Swarovski 8X32 EL. Then I upgraded to the 8X32 Swarovision. Leica then introduced their 8X32 in HD+ so I bought those. Then I switched back to the Swarovski EL Swarovision and that is what I use today.

All that said, I have literally spent 10’s of thousand$ on this stuff and used them in the field, not looking at bars on the wall at Cabelas and consider the Swarovski 8X32 the best due to those circumstances. I would also say that other than the Rangefinding binoculars, Leica puts the same image in a smaller package than Swarovski, but for ease of use I always came back to Swarovski...

I'd think an 8x32 would make great saddle bag glass?

And BTW if you’re patient, the 8x32 Noctivid should appear this coming year. Hopefully.

Those would be awesome...I was looking at the 8x42 version but maybe I should hold off. I suppose there isn’t any confirmation out there that they will be coming out?

Cabela's Euro HD! They are what dreams are made of to me in the field.

I really like my Leupold BX3 Mojave 8x32's. They are nice and light (17 oz's) and the glass is excellent.

Have you considered a better way to carry the binoculars that you already have and love, instead of trying for a slightly lighter set? A set of 8x32, around your neck, isn't going to be comfortable either. But if you want an excuse for new optics, that is understandable.

Appreciate the feedback and information from all.



I'd prefer not to purchase right now. Regarding carry style, I'm sure that one of the nice bino bra's would help. I hate to lose my ability to use my HPG bag but it might be worth it. I saw someone make mention of using the HPG bag to hold the bino's and I need to give that a try. In the end, the 7x42's I use now are ~32 oz's....the 8x32 Meostar's are ~21 oz's and much smaller.

Steiner Nighthunter 8x32 all the way. Thank me later ;-)

The bino bras do help but I've learned to hate wearing the fugging things, so I don't any longer.

I bought a pair of the bx4 Pro Guides in 8x32 and am really impressed. I use them allot more than I thought I would. They're a solid pick in that price bracket

The Rick Young harness is simple, easy to use and versatile, and so comfortable I barely know I'm carrying binos.

Never heard of it until now.... Looks like a winner. I'm gonna give it a try. Thanks!

How do they work under a jacket? I've also found the side to side sucks with many.

I've used the harness under a jacket and find it works quite well, though I might use the pushbutton stop to adjust a bit, but very easy to do - no buckles or such to mess with.

I'm right there with you.
The RYO product is the bee's knees – easy adjustment, multiple carry options and quick on-off for swapping layers etc.