Has anyone on the board used them in the field (they have been out around 4 years now) or tried them out in store. I am trying to decide between these or the Swarovski SLC

Well I just ordered a pair so we will see here in a week or so when they arrive how they are. Hopefully they arrive before Thanksgiving so I have a few days early morning and late evening to use while hunting.

You mean 10x56?

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Originally posted by Biebs:
You mean 10x56?

Nope. They are indeed 10x54. So make sure you are ordering the right pair for me for Christmas, Biebs. And even a demo model is just fine ha ha

95+% Light Transmission. They are supposed to be amazing. Can’t wait to try them out

I am anxious to hear how you like them. Keep us posted.

I have had the 10x54 HT for a couple of years. I really like them. I do wish the center focus wheel some not quiet as sensitive. I have no regrets as to the purchase. I really appreciate them as the light starts fading.

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Originally posted by Buglemintoday:
95+% Light Transmission. They are supposed to be amazing. Can’t wait to try them out

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Originally posted by ldmay375:
I have had the 10x54 HT for a couple of years. I really like them. I do wish the center focus wheel some not quiet as sensitive. I have no regrets as to the purchase. I really appreciate them as the light starts fading.

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Originally posted by Buglemintoday:
95+% Light Transmission. They are supposed to be amazing. Can’t wait to try them out

Great!! I am glad to hear you like them. Were you able to compare to Leica and Swarovski? Thoughts?

My pair will be here tomorrow and once they show up I will be headed hunting

No direct comparison to comparable competitors.
I carry 7x42 Leica Ultravid HD's. With which I experienced a couple of occasions, in Very low light of not being to see the detail of antlers. I had to wonder if, if I had more power and more objective could I have positively identified the required brow tines. So, I choked up the money to find out.

Between the 2 mentioned binoculars there is a definite difference, in favor of the 10x54's. I carry the 7x42's on a chest harness and the 10x54's in my day pack. I absolutely love the 7x42's. But, the 10x54 have the advantage when getting dark. They are certainly not night vision but still impress me.

I suspect/guess there would not be much "using" difference between the upper tier brands of similar products. Usually, the Zeiss glass gives my favorite view in scopes. Though not saying that I see any less with Swarovski, just different. I do have some Swarovski scopes particularly the 1.7-10x42 non-illuminated with Plex reticle that I really like. So not a brand thing with me.

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Originally posted by Buglemintoday:

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Originally posted by ldmay375:
I have had the 10x54 HT for a couple of years. I really like them. I do wish the center focus wheel some not quiet as sensitive. I have no regrets as to the purchase. I really appreciate them as the light starts fading.

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Originally posted by Buglemintoday:
95+% Light Transmission. They are supposed to be amazing. Can’t wait to try them out

Great!! I am glad to hear you like them. Were you able to compare to Leica and Swarovski? Thoughts?

My pair will be here tomorrow and once they show up I will be headed hunting

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So make sure you are ordering the right pair for me for Christmas, Biebs. And even a demo model is just fine ha ha Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin

Bobby

Damn, Bobby! I hope Zeiss accepts returns! :-)