glass on Swarovski 10x42 EL Range vs EL

Osceola

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Does anyone for fact that the glass clarity is the exact same on the EL vs EL Range? I've found conflicting information.

I read somewhere that it's not as clear due to the range finding capabilities installed.

Also, I wish they could install the range finding capabilities in the NL line.
 
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To my eyes, not nearly as clear. I have 12x50 el and the discounted 8.5x32 el and they are much clearer then the range versions I’ve borrowed. Everyone’s eyes are different
 

Mojave

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I have 8x42 Range TA's. They have the same glass as NL's according to my dealer, but not the same mirror or coatings. Or some similar story to that.

They are better than my 8.5x42 El's, but those are over 15 years old.
 
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Osceola

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I have 8x42 Range TA's. They have the same glass as NL's according to my dealer, but not the same mirror or coatings. Or some similar story to that.

They are better than my 8.5x42 El's, but those are over 15 years old.
I was able to talk to Swarovski today after I posted this. There is a difference in the coating that flattens out the image. The Range does not have this.
 
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