RE: KAHLES SCOPES
I compared a Leupold VX-11 3-9x50, Swarovski 3-9x36, Kahles 2-7x42. The Kahles and Swarovski were brighter than the Leupold.
The salesman said the Swarovski and Kahles are made by same company. Swar. polishes thier lenses by hand and the Kahles method is automated. I liked the finish on the Kahles tube.
I bought the Swarovski.