What is a good price for top end 10x42's

[onlythebow]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all the help on my Swaro vs Nikon spotter question.

I think that I have decided to put my cash towards some better binos as I currently have some decent Leupolds and are looking at some top end binos.

I would say the most I am going to spend is $1800-$1900 as I have been guiding on and off for awhile and do spend a lot of time on the binos vs the spotter, so my money should go to the binos.

I really like the Swaro 10x42 EL's HD and have drooled over them for awhile. This is a big purchase for me and my budget so I want to make one good choice and not look back! Cameraland is having their sale, and it looks like I could get into a pair of the Swaro's for a decent price just within my budget at $1860 or so, is that a good price? Should I wait for a demo pair at $1700, is that worth it than buying the Gen 1 new ones?

Any other thoughts on great glass in that range. I want something reasonably light and 10x42 and great glass. Should I be looking at a Leica in the price range?

Please let me know what you guys would do!

Appreciate all the help, this forum is the best!

Thanks,
Onlythebow

 

[handwerk]

I'd say for a new pair that's as good as you'll find and I must say that after having them for 3 years now they provide the best view I've ever seen in a bino and the ergos for me are a perfect fit. I can't imagine you would't fall in love with them...I think you're on the right track, not to mention their CS is top shelf.

 

[stephen b]

I like either of the (2) offerings in the 10x42 format from Swarovski. I personally like the 10x42 SLC's for me better than the EL Swarovision; my eyes like those better, and like the tripod mounting method on the SLC's ( if you are going to do that at all). Also with the new CL deal going those 10x42 SLC would be a great price- what is that deal-20% off?. So, for the SLC it would be 20% off of around $1799; not a bad price at all.

If it was me, this is how I would decide- if your CC can handle the front end buying, and you do not have a chance to check the Swaro's out locally, I would order the 10x42 Swarovski's in EL SV, and SLC. Then I would check them both out and keep the one I wanted. I am sure if you told CL what you wanted to do, they would have no problem with that.

Either of those would be my choice in 10x42

 

[onlythebow]

Thanks for the feedback.

Guess I jumped the gun and ASSUMED that the sale was good for Swaro and Leica at Cameraland........its NOT!

So I guess I will have to wait and try and track down a pair of demos someday.........darn!
Any leads on some swaro demo 10x42 el SV? or the SLC 10x42?

Thanks!

 

[HookUp]

http://www.eurooptic.com/swarovski-el-swarovision-10x42-binoculars-34110.aspx
$1999 2015 EL SV 10X42. I picked up the 12x50 and I cannot look through anything else anymore!

 

[wyodan]

http://www.eurooptic.com/swarovski-el-swarovision-10x42-binoculars-34110.aspx
$1999 2015 EL SV 10X42. I picked up the 12x50 and I cannot look through anything else anymore!

Dang that is a sweet price. About $500 less than I paid for mine.

 

[Fireguy]

I'd look real hard at Maven bino's. If not you can easily find a pair of like new SLC's for $1200.

 

[kellytc45]

Lieca geovids. I see them used for 1400 ish all the time. One of the best investments I've ever made Expressly if u bow hunt. IMO

 

[Buckman]

onlythebow, sent you a PM.

 

[bbell]

I got a pair of 10x42 SLC HD for $1200 on the rokslide classifieds. Thought it was a decent deal. This forum has cost me more money

 

[onlythebow]

Buckman,
Tried to reply but you inbox is full! Thanks

 

[husky390]

Here's some demo Leica's on sale. https://redhawkrifles.com/products/...fied-pre-owned-leica-ultravid-10x42mm-hd-plus

For my eyes, the EL's were a little sharper and clearer than the SLC's and they were a little more comfortable to hold. It was a tough choice but I ended up going with the EL's. The only dislike I have about the EL's is the adapter needed to mount them to the tripod. There is no reason a $2k plus binocular should require a universal adapter or be sent to a 3'rd party for a screw in tripod adapter.

 

[onlythebow]

Thanks for the link.....interesting everyone's thoughts on el's vs slc.

Buckman, if you are looking at this tried sending you a PM again and your inbox is full!

Thanks,
Onlythebow

 

[Steakngravy]

Im really liking my Leica geovid hdb been one my favorite backcountry investments had a older pair of Swarovski el there really good too and can be found for a fair price as well for the money the swarobright version on eBay for around 1200 is a good value or I'm seeing some sales on ultravids you would be pleased with either

 

[RdRdrFan]

http://www.eurooptic.com/swarovski-el-swarovision-10x42-binoculars-34110.aspx
$1999 2015 EL SV 10X42. I picked up the 12x50 and I cannot look through anything else anymore!

I hesitated when they had the 12x50's at $1,999. I'm an idiot.

 

[Adirondackdolly]

RdRdrFan, SWFA has the Swaro EL 12x50 DEMO-B at $1999. go here http://www.samplelist.com/-P92104.aspx

 

[Spitz]

Sent you a PM onlythebow