10x42 Swarovski NL vs. 10x50 EL

[shooterrdy]

currently testing these two side by side and the NL is impressive, size weight is My reason I wanted NL I love the 10x50 EL but do not like them in a chest rig just bigger than id prefer. Looking at them mid day at 400yds target was a trail camera near my prperty line that faces East, I was looking west with sun overhead. The FOV ov NL takes some getting used to and as others here have said the eyebox is critcal for the FOV. I run My eyecups in on every bino I have used prior and the NL works best 1st click out for Me. The image detail is as close to yhe same mid day as I can tell but the FOV is a WOW factor. Im gonna test em late evening until after dark but so far the NL is a winner. Without head rest They fit a Med size Marsupial harness great. I do like the short Outdoorsmans adapter better with them as well.

 

[mgebs311]

I’m interested to hear more of your review and comparison between the two.

 

[JGRaider]

I"ll be following as well, as I run the 10x50 SV's. I'd be very interested on how the NL handles glare when in the general direction of the sun, or when directly behind you. The birdwatcher dudes are reporting glare issues with the NL's but it may be an individual/ergonomic thing.

 

[shooterrdy]

Update, I got both pair out last night watched s beanfield from 7PM until dark. 35 Deer were out in the fiel from 425-675 yards. I thought for sure the 10x50 EL would be brighter at last light given their size advantage. I waa very suprised the NL held its own and was equally as bright at low light. I could not tell the difference ther than the NL FOV was just way bigger. Know that I have old eyes and wear glasses or contacts daily but to My eyes there was not a dang this pair is better moment. The NL is Good Glass. And the Outdoorsmans stud works great as expected with them.

 

[VirginiaBeach]

Thank you for this comparison. Now I have to shell out $3k

 

[Q child]

Thanks for taking the time Shooterrdy. Much appreciated.
I'm also surprised by your low light findings. Pretty amazing.