NL Pure 14x52 owners

[jdub17]

Gator8 - keep the NLs, they are fantastic, and you'll find uses for them in the future.

 

[TheGDog]

Ok guys maybe my eyes are messed up. I have the NL 12 (they were a tad better than my 12xEL ) and recently picked up NL 14s. I have compared them side by side on tripods for hours in all manner of conditions. While the 14s are incredible, I find that I prefer the view through the 12s as it just seems more relaxed, better in focus and my eyes can wander around in the FOV more easily. I really want to like the 14s since I primarily hunt coues deer but I find more deer by catching movement in the periphery so I feel like I want to keep the 12s and sell the 14s. Am I an idiot?

I noticed that... between my ZEISS 10 (Conquest HD), and the 15's? That the picture in the 10's... is inherently perceived as sharper all around by my eyes.

Ya really only notice it when looking at something a a lil bit out there a ways, but it seems like... with the 15's you'll see a larger version of the object, but it seems like it's a teensy bit not with quite as much the same degree of sharpness to the objects perceived in the FOV, as you would perceive in the 10's.

I'm betting there's some kinda physics-involved-reason with why our eyes would receive a sharper perceived overall image from the lesser magnification binos of same glass quality, is my guess.

EDIT: Note... I'm reeeeeally talking splitting hairs here, in terms of being extremely critique'ing of the image it gives you, which is awesome.

 

[SteepNdeep]

I switched to 14x from 12x this year and theyre my fav bino to date. They are smaller and more ergonomic than you would expect, i dont feel any different carrying them or glassing with them off-hand than i did with the 42mm series. They comfortably fit in a medium marsupial.

Personally i like them for close range and long range alike…brings in the details wildlife watching like none other. Now my spotters are for digiscope filming, cause visually these do almost everything else.

You still using the 14’s as your stand alone bino? I’m considering this….

 

[Peregrine1]

You still using the 14’s as your stand alone bino? I’m considering this….

Yes they work for me..i havent even outfitted them for tripod mounting yet, though im sure that will be worthwhile for extended glassing… Ill have a better feel after the September-November seasons what i gravitate towards and feel is worth carrying..last year i found myself going to my NL 12s over my ATC for most glassing, though thats an awesome scope for ultralight digiscoping. Hunting big semi-mixed open country again for 3 seasons this year, and at this point im feeling the 14x will do almost everything i need with the BTX 85 staying at the truck for 2 miles+ glassing.

 

[JasonM]

Ok guys maybe my eyes are messed up. I have the NL 12 (they were a tad better than my 12xEL ) and recently picked up NL 14s. I have compared them side by side on tripods for hours in all manner of conditions. While the 14s are incredible, I find that I prefer the view through the 12s as it just seems more relaxed, better in focus and my eyes can wander around in the FOV more easily. I really want to like the 14s since I primarily hunt coues deer but I find more deer by catching movement in the periphery so I feel like I want to keep the 12s and sell the 14s. Am I an idiot?

I spent some time this evening using a buddy’s pair of 14s NLs at thr shooting range. I’m with HJ on this, ELs or even SLCs seem better for my eyes, more relaxed view. I personally didn’t like the loose feeling focus wheel either, for now I’ll continue to use my ELs.