Leica Geovid or EL's?
12-13-2009, 10:05 AM
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For some reason that I don't understand, I don't see Leica glass often in the U.S., but see it on other continents. The Swarovski glass is very common both in spotting scopes and binoculars with guides and more hardcore hunters in the Rocky Mountain states. Go figure.
I have used Swarovski binoculars for years, and before that used mostly Zeiss. Several of the other guys used Zeiss also and one guy carried Leica. The Leica were very good but felt heavy. All of those guys have switched to either Swarovski or Leupold by now.
The folks that seem to know the most about good binoculars are the birdwatchers. Perhaps if you hit one of their sites you might find people that have used the ones that are drawing your interest.
I have used Swarovski binoculars for years, and before that used mostly Zeiss. Several of the other guys used Zeiss also and one guy carried Leica. The Leica were very good but felt heavy. All of those guys have switched to either Swarovski or Leupold by now.
The folks that seem to know the most about good binoculars are the birdwatchers. Perhaps if you hit one of their sites you might find people that have used the ones that are drawing your interest.
The RF capability of the leicas have me intrigued. For a hunter it just seems like a logical combination
12-13-2009, 06:01 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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BC I have EL's but have had the chance to use the Geovids in the field a couple of times. I have to first say i love the view through and the feel of the EL's in my hand, as far as bins go I find it hard to like anything as much..disclaimer lol. However the Geovids while not as nice in my hand did offer crisp/clear pleasent views and performed in all lighting situations. The LRF worked as expected from lieca, repeatable and flawless. I agree 100% the LRF/bin combo makes absolute sense for hunting. I suppose if I hadn't fell so hard for the EL's and could have wrangled up a deal on the geovids I might have gone that route. However as mentioned I like my El's and wouldn't change them now.
Let your eyes do the talking! Not everyone sees or perceives the same, only way is to peer and compare (though I'm sure you know that all to well). Both excellent glass, no doubt!
Good Luck
Let your eyes do the talking! Not everyone sees or perceives the same, only way is to peer and compare (though I'm sure you know that all to well). Both excellent glass, no doubt!
Good Luck
Last edited by skeeter 7MM; 12-13-2009 at 06:07 PM.
12-29-2009, 09:57 AM
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I wish I could be of some help on this one. I have only looked a the Leica bino's in the store. I ended up buying the Swarovski SLC 10x42's. You can never go wrong buying top quality glass. I would buy another pair of binos if I could justify the purchase.
12-29-2009, 02:09 PM
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Fellas, I am going with the leicas. It just seems to be a great combo. LRF and binocs. Problem with LRF is long range, you can can't hold steady enough. This solves that issue.
Go with Leica