![]() I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there might be one or two to check out by BirdBair in August. If you can be patient there is a new generation of high end Japanese made binoculars emerging, currently represented by Maven in the US, the Kite Bonelli 2 in Europe and possibly others in the near future which could well be contenders. I think it was a tough sell at the original £800 price tag but now it's come down to £600 I'd call is something of a bargain. #VORTEX RAZOR PRO#One wildcard you should try is the Viking ED PRO 8x42. The Swarovski SLC I like very much as well but the 3.2m close focus might also be a problem. Slightly above your price point, the Kowa Genesis I also find particularly impressive, thought the weight may be a negative. I understand your arguments for the 8x42 but if you get a chance I suggest you have a look at the Razor HD 8x and particularly the 10x50 which I liked even more. I'd say the Vortex doesn't give the same sense of build quality as the Swaro but of course it is backed by and excellent warranty which should reassure. I personally prefer the lighter weight and more traditional design of the Vortex though I'm sure others would disagree. I'd actually rate the Razor's sharper than the most recent Swarovision 8.5x42s I've tried, though we are spitting hairs at this level. The Swaro has a slightly wider view but noticeably greater AFOV and of course a flatter view with sharper edges. I personally find the Swarovski colour balance is often on the blue side of neutral and the Vortex are slightly warmer. I've tried most of the Vortex range a few times and the Razor HD is easily the best and for me it's optically comparable to the very best as you suggest. ![]()
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