Swarovski SLC 10x42 discontinued, what is the next best option in the same price range??

[Mslengnr]

The title says it all. Swarovski has discontinued the SLC 10x42 (verified with their US office) What is the next best option in the same or similar price range? I know there are a few retailers with stock left but I want a second option

So next question, who wants to sell me their pair of slc 10x42? 2019 or newer

 

[Deerscat]

I’ve got a older pair of 10x42 i think they are a 04 model. I would let go of those.

 

[archp625]

The title says it all. Swarovski has discontinued the SLC 10x42 (verified with their US office) What is the next best option in the same or similar price range? I know there are a few retailers with stock left but I want a second option

This thread went sideways from your original question. If you can’t find any SLC’s look at the Zeiss Conquest HD’s. They are super nice. My brother has a pair they we did a side by side in Montana last year. I almost bought a pair but always thought I would eventually want the SLC. Looks like I made a good decision based on them being discontinued.

 

[Bkdc]

It’s not hard to find SLC WB on the used market. And Dealers still have some on the shelf.

 

[westdraw]

Looks like scheels has them based on their website...

Swarovski SLC Series 10x42 WB Binoculars

The Swarovski SLC Series 10x42 WB Binoculars are optimized for contrast and clarity. Precision lenses on these durable high-quality binoculars capture every detail. SCHEELS

www.scheels.com

It’s the Meostars I can’t seem to find anywhere. When I do find them, they are priced quite a bit more than usual.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Yes, Swarovski services Kahles, however, the new Kahles version of the SLC is a non-USA product so Kahles USA will not service it

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

Take a look at the Kowa Genesis 10.5x44's

Yup this is what I was gonna suggest. I’m about to order a pair.

 

[Bkdc]

SONA is not obligated to service Kahles optics which does not originate from Kahles of North America. And Kahles in N.A. will not be selling the new Helia S 42 in April. Hopefully this changes.

SONA is also not obligated to service Swarovski optik instruments which were originally sold in Europe or Asia or anywhere outside of North America. My friend experienced this first hand. Either it needs to be mailed to Europe or you may pay out of pocket.

 

[Fatcamp]

Scheels has them in stock.

 

[MtnW]

I personally would not purchase or sell any Chinese products for my favorite American sport. China is not our friend. $$ going to support any Chinese products only goes to support the CCP and further more future problems for the USA. Sometimes you can get lucky and find someone upgrading, although buying used is always risky. Seems like a lot of optics businesses are in Portugal, do they have any options? The Japanese should have some great options too.

 

[Ramcharger]

If you are looking for alternatives to the SLC, there are 2 others that rise to the top in the mid-range,
and that is the Nikon Monarch HD and the Zeiss Conquest HD. They both are well made, very bright
and very sharp. I own both of them. The Nikon Monarch is the lightest of the bunch, coming in at only
25 oz. so for all day carry they are nice.
Another one I have not tried in this size is the Meopta Meostar HD, they receive high marks also.

 

[CDK]

I’d look at Leica Trinovids also, can be had for $999 and are lighter then most and on par or better optically for my eyes.


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[ClayS]

I’d look at Leica Trinovids also, can be had for $999 and are lighter then most and on par or better optically for my eyes.


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I'll second that. Never got to compare with the SLCs outside the store but really enjoyed using my Trinovids this past season.

 

[Brink]

If you are looking for alternatives to the SLC, there are 2 others that rise to the top in the mid-range,
and that is the Nikon Monarch HD and the Zeiss Conquest HD. They both are well made, very bright
and very sharp. I own both of them. The Nikon Monarch is the lightest of the bunch, coming in at only
25 oz. so for all day carry they are nice.
Another one I have not tried in this size is the Meopta Meostar HD, they receive high marks also.

The Meostars are pretty heavy too. I have a pair of Monarch HG and I would say their only drawback is a bit more CA than I would like. Of these three, the Nikon and Meopta are likely to have a warmer view than the SLC, with the Zeiss being cooler.

 

[Akennedy6911]

Buy used swaro ELs bout the same money and it’s Swarovski

 

[JGRaider]

I've posted before that I've had the SLC HD and Meostar HD side by side on tripods in the field many times, and can't see a real discerrnable difference between them at all. If you didn't have them side by side you'd never know what your missing, IME. If I'm sitting there nitpicking, I favor the SLC's ever so slightly. I wouldn't touch a Nikon anything with a 10 ft pole. They've screwed over their riflescope customers and it's only a matter of time before they do the same to the rest of their sport opics customers.

 

[Boonie327]

Yup this is what I was gonna suggest. I’m about to order a pair.

Do you have any experience with them? I was considering them as well.

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

Do you have any experience with them? I was considering them as well.

I will soon. Wife is buying them for me for bday in 3 weeks.

 

[eaglemountainman]

Take a look at the Kowa Genesis 10.5x44's

Yup this is what I was gonna suggest. I’m about to order a pair.

I went with the Genesis 10.5X44 two years ago, before the SLCs were discontinued. I have two buddies that wish they did the same.

 

[NoWiser]

I had the Conquest HDs and now own a pair of SLCs. I much prefer the SLCs. The view out of the Zeiss rivals the Swaros, but the blackout issues I had with the Zeiss were very annoying, even with the extended eyecups. I don't have that issue with my SLCs. For what those Zeiss cost, its worth it, in my opinion, to try to nab a pair of SLCs. That said, everyone's eyes are different.