Swaro Bino Upgrade

[6.5Express]

I currently have a set of slc 10x42 produced in 2006 or 2007. I have been on the verge of upgrading to a set of NL Pure, but the current sale price on ELs is very tempting. Two questions:

Is it worth upgrading ~15 year old swaros to newer models?

Is it worth holding out for Pures or jumping at the ELs on sale?

My glass sees a lot of use year round but i take care of it.

 

[handwerk]

I have used both and I think I would have a hard time passing up the EL SV's and saving a grand.

 

[wyosteve]

I agree with handwerk!

 

[JohnJohnson]

I haven't looked through NL's but I use EL 10x50s and doubt I'll change them anytime soon. Part of that is because they work best with the fact I wear glasses but they're also just right for me.

 

[MattB355]

I have both and would go EL's for the savings.

 

[6.5Express]

And, you guys feel like the improvement over 15 year old slcs is worth it for even $2k?

 

[handwerk]

you can likely get $1000 for your SLC's and find some EL SV's used/demo for $1600 or so, that's what I'd do.

 

[Browninglover1]

you can likely get $1000 for your SLC's and find some EL SV's used/demo for $1600 or so, that's what I'd do.

This is the way. Sell the SLC and you're out of pocket $6-1000 for a really nice pair of EL SV's.

 

[Reed104R]

You might also try a pair of the SLC HD's against your NEU's. I have not compared them but understand the HD's have better optics.

 

[6.5Express]

I placed an order on new ELs from S&S Archery. These guys are the best. I've put several orders in with them over the years and theyre always the best price, shipping is super fast and free, and customer service is amazing. Highly recommend them.

 

[2cylinder]

I own the NL pures and my dad had the EL’s you can tell some difference but over the amount of money you’ll be saving I’d go with the el’s. Honestly I only bought the pures because it was something the I wanted but the EL’s would have served me just as good

 

[Reed104R]

With most alpha level binoculars, I rarely see much difference unless I directly compare one against another.

 

[Ecampbell25]

I have a new set of SLCs and love them they are a step up from the old Swarovskis

 

[roweraay]

I currently have a set of slc 10x42 produced in 2006 or 2007. I have been on the verge of upgrading to a set of NL Pure, but the current sale price on ELs is very tempting. Two questions:

Is it worth upgrading ~15 year old swaros to newer models?

Is it worth holding out for Pures or jumping at the ELs on sale?

My glass sees a lot of use year round but i take care of it.

If you are up for it, and don’t want to be second guessing later, I’d go for the 12x42 NL Pure, as a once-and-done purchase. The EL is a great option too, and so are the Zeiss SFs and the SFLs.

 

[roosiebull]

I currently have a set of slc 10x42 produced in 2006 or 2007. I have been on the verge of upgrading to a set of NL Pure, but the current sale price on ELs is very tempting. Two questions:

Is it worth upgrading ~15 year old swaros to newer models?

Is it worth holding out for Pures or jumping at the ELs on sale?

My glass sees a lot of use year round but i take care of it.

If your glass sees a lot of use year round, you will appreciate the NL

The EL will be a noticeable upgrade from your current binos, but the NL are pretty crazy. The Fov and crazy edge to edge clarity is different, in a good way

You could get the EL and be perfectly content though, the NL didn’t make EL less awesome, they are great, but if you spend a lot of time behind your glass all year, you will appreciate the NL