RE: Great Binos...Leupold Gold Ring
The Leupolds are nice no doubt about it. BUT they are not quite as clear and they gather much less light than the Swarovskis.
I have had both 10x42 s in hand of both brands in a tree stand watching deer at dusk and the Swarovski is clearly a better binocular. It shoud be for the price.
One of the most noticable differences is the field of view. The Leupod in comparison to the Swarovski seems like you are looking through a narrow tube.
For the price range, I do agree that the Leupold is a great value!