Swarovski binos choice

[davidinoregon]

Hello all,

I currently have the NL Pure 10x32 and love them. They work best for all around for hunting in western oregon. I am looking for a higher magnification pair to add for looking at bear and antelope.

I can can get a pair of SLC 15x56 for $1,800 or a pair of NL Pure 14x52 for $3,100. This pair would not be used as much. I know the Pure is amazing but is it worth paying $1,300 more?


Thoughts?

Thanks,
David

 

[IdahoBeav]

The 14x Pure is absolutely worth the price over the SLCs. I have a pair of the NL 14x and plan on buying a pair of the 8x42 for a full time chest rig. The 14 is really only usable on a tripod. If you're looking to save money, I think your best bet would be to sell the NL 10 and buy a pair of NL 12 for all your bino needs.

 

[Maddog58]

I would vote for the 12x Pures too. They’re amazing

 

[davidinoregon]

Thank you guess. I appreciate the input. I have the smaller pair for the thick Oregon coast range. I think they are the best for me to pursue blacktail deer and Roosevelt elk.

I am looking for advice on a second pair.

 

[KenLee]

The 14x Pure is absolutely worth the price over the SLCs. I have a pair of the NL 14x and plan on buying a pair of the 8x42 for a full time chest rig. The 14 is really only usable on a tripod. If you're looking to save money, I think your best bet would be to sell the NL 10 and buy a pair of NL 12 for all your bino needs.

8x42 is the ultimate size and magnification

 

[Maddog58]

I’ve had the15x and 12x. I prefer the 12x for long range glassing plus they can be hand held. I also have 10x EL’s and I find myself using the 12x most of the time

 

[WeiserBucks]

I use NL 14's for everything. The country I hunt consists of 98% tripod glassing and the occasional hand holding them for a quick check of something I saw with the naked eye. It's not for everyone but it works great for me and my style of hunting.

 

[Whitefox82]

If they don’t get used as much as your 10x32 then save the money, get the slc.

 

[Browninglover1]

If they're not your primary optic, I'd probably save the money and go with the SLC. I hadn't used my 15x SLC in a while, and when I pulled them back out I remembered why I love them.

The NL Pure is a different viewing experience and side by side the increase in performance is definitely noticeable compared to the SLC. However, when used on their own I had ZERO wants from my 15x. If you have something else you can spend $1300 on that would provide more joy, I'd opt for the SLC. If you're the guy that's going to be upset knowing you don't have the absolute best bino available, then spend the extra $1300 and get the 14X NL Pure and never have to question it.

 

[primal.wanderings]

I have 8x42 and 10x42 SLCs as well as the 10x42 NLs. I bought the NLs just cuz I wanted to experience them, and yes they are the best. But they don’t make a difference as far as helping me find game, the SLCs are fantastic. Like the above post, I’d get the SLCs if you have something else you can spend $1300 on (like hunting tags). However if you want the best just so you don’t get FOMO then get the NLs.