Swarovski EL vs NL

[sloper230]

What are the differences (beside price) between the Swarovski EL and NL. Is it worth the additional price to
go with the NL?

 

[jzeblaz]

Best thing to do is try to look through each, preferably side-by-side. The ergonomics are quite different, but both are great glass. NLs are considered the best on the market, if that's your thing.

 

[ahansel]

Biggest difference is the field of view. Comparing 10x EL and Pures, the Pures get you almost 20% more country in your field of view (measuring at 1,000 yards). The 2 benefits to the larger field of view (to me) are 1) more likely to pick up animals (esp. when using a tripod) and 2) the larger field of view makes things appear more steady when handholding.

 

[Tahoe1305]

I compared for a good amount of time 12x42NLs and 12x50 Els.

I thought they were nearly identical. FOV of NLs maybe a shade bigger (less than 10% actual not provided #s).

I think the eye relief and placement forgiveness were better with ELs (makes sense bigger exit pupil). I get a bit of blackouts internally scanning with the NLs.

Biggest difference is weight and ergo. Especially in the 12x. It was worth the savings for me.