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Swarovski 20-60x, or 25-50x eye piece?
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<blockquote data-quote="Villreinjeger" data-source="post: 563082" data-attributes="member: 34014"><p>I know it is handy with a rule of thumb, but does it apply equally well to very good HD glass as compared to other glass? Also, it isn't only objective diametter and magnification that counts - equally important is the number of lenses, and the quality on these. The angled versions is also lesser than the straight ones, although I don't want to bend my neck spotting upwards with a straight spotter.... </p><p> </p><p>I find the 65 Swaro HD as good as the Zeiss 20-60x85 that I just sold, due to bulk and weight, with that 45x.. </p><p>But as you say, it isn't as bright as the 30x for general viewing, but neither was the Zeiss at high magnification under field conditions. </p><p>I Carried that Zeiss along with a good fiber tripod when hunting tahr in the southern alps last year. Never again - too heavy and bulky...! </p><p>I find the Swaro 65 HD very hard to beat on performance - it's not very light, but lighter and more compact. It also seem to be more solid, not having many focusparts sticking out like the Zeiss.</p><p> </p><p>I've decided to have a look at a 20-60 zoom for it. Nice to have the 60x when assessing trophy potential on long distances.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Villreinjeger, post: 563082, member: 34014"] I know it is handy with a rule of thumb, but does it apply equally well to very good HD glass as compared to other glass? Also, it isn't only objective diametter and magnification that counts - equally important is the number of lenses, and the quality on these. The angled versions is also lesser than the straight ones, although I don't want to bend my neck spotting upwards with a straight spotter.... I find the 65 Swaro HD as good as the Zeiss 20-60x85 that I just sold, due to bulk and weight, with that 45x.. But as you say, it isn't as bright as the 30x for general viewing, but neither was the Zeiss at high magnification under field conditions. I Carried that Zeiss along with a good fiber tripod when hunting tahr in the southern alps last year. Never again - too heavy and bulky...! I find the Swaro 65 HD very hard to beat on performance - it's not very light, but lighter and more compact. It also seem to be more solid, not having many focusparts sticking out like the Zeiss. I've decided to have a look at a 20-60 zoom for it. Nice to have the 60x when assessing trophy potential on long distances. [/QUOTE]
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