Swaro EL 8x32 with SV vs New NL Pure 8x32 - Need Opinions

[Fever Buck]

Hey fellas,

Looking to purchase a set of 8x32 Swaros for archery elk and tree stand whitetail hunting. Looks like I can find the EL SV 8x32 for about $1500 or the NL Pure 8x32 for $2200. Which direction would y'all go?

 

[nnmarcher]

I don't do any tree stand whitetail hunting, but I do hunt archery elk. None of my hunts are particularly glassing heavy. I think you would be very pleased with the ELSV and having some extra cash in your pocket. The NLs have some marginal gains that others may be able to describe in detail, but for your applications, I don't think they'd matter much.

Of course, if you'll always be wondering what could have been, the NLs seem to be the best of the best.

 

[wyosteve]

I had EL's and now have NL's. For your use, the EL's will be fine. As mentioned, the NL's have very slight gains. You'll be very happy with the EL's I believe.

 

[Fever Buck]

Thanks y’all. Does anyone know how many generations the ELs had before being replaced? The set I was looking at is Gen 2.

 

[handwerk]

In the EL's I'd look for the ones with (SV) Swarovision, it was a nice upgrade.

 

[jaredg]

I think Gen 1 ELs did not have SwaroVision. That came in the Gen 2 ELs. I have both the Gen 1 ELs and the NLs that you are deciding between.
Go with the ELs.
Especially if they happen to be be Gen 2. Either way the EL still gets more time (with me) than the NLs. The NLs are way better the the old ELs, the ELs are a very comfortable old friend..

 

[Steve O]

After having NLs for a while, any EL that I pick up fees like a brick. Optically both will do you superb. Ergonomics NL every time.