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Swarovski EL 8.5x42 Swarovision

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Manufacturer:

Swarovski
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Hubertus Pro Hunting
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Specifications
Manufacturer Swarovski
Model EL 8.5x42 Swarovision
Lens diameter [mm] 42
Magnification [x] 8.5
Angular field of view [deg] 7.6
Linear field of view [m/m] 133/1000
Exit pupil [mm] 4.94
Eye relief [mm] 20
Min. focusing dist. [m] 1.5
Twilight factor 18.89
Brightness 24.42
Prisms BaK-4/roof
Dimensions [mm] 160x122x61
Weight [g] 795
Waterproof Yes
Nitogen filling Yes
Argon filling No
Image stabilization No
Tripod exit No
Focusing central
Warranty [years] 10
Accesories
Price 9699
Additional information Announced in 2008.
Manufactured in 2010-2020.
Average rating (10 owners reviews)
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4.73 Good
Owners reviews (10)
  1. Burner
    Burner 12 November 2020, 17:13
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    IP 24.205.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: 2300.00
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Flat field lenses. Rolling ball effect, which might make some people nauseous. Slightly on the heavy side for 8.5X42

    Pros: Build quality, bright image, great warranty

    Summary: Both the Swarovski EL 8.5X42 and the Zeiss SF 8X42 are at the top of their game with these two bins, personal choice is the only real deciding factor in buying either

  2. ssax
    ssax 23 April 2020, 21:44
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    IP 213.147.x.x
    Owner since: 5 years
    Price: 1100
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Maybe a weight, but not to much concern, and a price.

    Pros: This is in overall a fantastic instrument. Great support from Absam, they will provide you a great service whitout asking anything. Even they sent to you a free spare parts if needed.

    Summary: When you take all that in formula, its a fantastic product.

  3. Michael_1
    Michael_1 27 April 2019, 17:08
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    IP 217.235.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: 2500 EUR
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Slightly the weight compared to my ZEISS Victory SF 8x42. For me that is not so important. Still it is very steady to hold. Not quite as bright in darkness compared to ZEISS SF 8x42

    Pros: Best overall image quality of all alpha binos. None is as sharp as this one, only the ZEISS FL series comes close here. The new version (mine was built in February 2019) has no visible CA in the field I can overlook. Its image quality addictive and I bought it within 5 minutes after looking through it the first time. The slightly higher magnification is noticeable and makes small details easier to see, feels almost like a 10x with the field of view of an 8x.

    Summary: Optically the best birding glass in the world still, the ZEISS SF 8x42 and HT/FL series a close second.

  4. Opticjunky
    Opticjunky 6 February 2019, 05:33
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    IP 194.193.x.x
    Owner since: 2 years
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    User profile: Professional

    Cons: Price

    Pros: Everything else

    Summary: I have had nearly ALL the best Alpha binoculars in the last 25 years and this is where my journey ends. WOW!!!!. Perfect colour contrast and handling. Extremely immersive view with and addictive feel to them. I cannot speak highly enough f the 8,5x42 SV. 10/10

  5. Fatbob
    Fatbob 17 November 2014, 18:34
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    IP 213.122.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: £1710
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: None that I can find, perhaps price!

    Pros: Astonishing edge clarity, bright compared to my older 8.5x42 EL, so I assume this is due to superior coatings. Great accessories. They have a lifetime feel to them, wonderful in the hand.

    Summary: The old addage applies here, buy cheap, cry every time you use them, buy good bins, only cry once. You will likely never use a better binocular. But at a very high price. The only way I could afford these was by getting a good part exch on my old ELs. Even old Swaros hold their value!!!

  6. Peter Zost
    Peter Zost 26 January 2013, 22:11
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    IP 24.152.x.x
    Owner since: 3 years
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    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Absolutely None.

    Pros: Comfortable, bright view enhanced by crystal sharp edges results in a superb visual experience. True life colors and superb contrast complete the view. Oh, and it's great for low-light owling.

    Summary: Best birding binocular in the world, bar none.

  7. mans.field
    mans.field 25 January 2013, 10:12
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    IP 95.222.x.x
    Owner since: 4 years
    Price: 1.600 Euro
    User profile: Professional

    Cons: None

    Pros: bright image super resolution

    Summary: I´m quite happy with it

  8. AX
    AX 17 January 2013, 14:32
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    IP 85.237.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: 1000€
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Globe effect due to totally corrected distortion :-) Chromatic abberation on edge of FOV,

    Pros: Bright Image super resolution to the very edge - mega sweetspot super whitness rendition extra 0,5x makes better detail recognition, while super ergonomics make view steady, CA absent in 80% of FOV Optimised outer lens coating Big Apparent FOV Made in Austria

    Summary: Best instrument for many purposes on market, with sharpness to the very edge due to superb optics construction. The flaws are not annoying, because you notice it only when you change the view between binocular without Globe effect, and CA is present only in most critical conditions( dark objects againstwhite backlited sky on outer edge) If SW makes so good CA correction as Zeiss many users will be very pleased, and buy it.

  9. khjin
    khjin 13 December 2012, 04:26
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    IP 221.239.x.x
    Owner since: 3 years
    Price: 1995
    User profile: Amateur

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  10. Jack
    Jack 12 February 2011, 18:39
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    IP 24.115.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: 2300
    User profile: Professional

    Cons: None

    Pros: Bright, crystal clear image, no chromatic aberrations, superb close focus, perfect edges.

    Summary: This instrument surpasses ALL my other alpha birding bins!

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