Zeiss dropped the 12x50 SFL binos today.
I have been messing with them for about a month or so.
Here are my impressions.
ILya
I have been messing with them for about a month or so.
Here are my impressions.
ILya
Zeiss SFL 12x50 BInoculars
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I have an SF 8x42 and a Swarovski EL 8.5x42, but I always bring the 10x50 with me when I go birdwatching. It has the advantages of both the 42 mm and 50 mm formats. Although it doesn't have as good of optics as the SF, it's really near, in my opinion. Next week, I'll work with a couple of birdwatchers I asked for a reportage. In the field, we'll see what people think.
My go to general purpose binocular for a couple of years now has been the 10x50 Razor UHD. This new 12x50 SFL has almost as wide of FOV. It is harder to handhold steadily, but given how much I glass off of the tripod, it might be worth giving it a shot, especially when out looking for pronghorn.
This year, my go to has been the 10x42 Geovid. Since I will be hunting with other people this year, I might bring both. We'll have enough people.
ILya
Although I am aware that the 42mm will be marginally brighter, I'm interested to know how the comparison actually stands. The closest store is at least hours away, but I'd like to go acquire one to test it out for myself. The 32mm's smaller, more portable size appeals to me, but the 42mm's potential for a brighter, maybe sharper image is what really draws me in. The 32mm offers a broader field of view (FOV) by just a few feet, according to the specification sheet.
