SFL 10X30 (1 Viewer)

[ariban]

The SFL 10x30 is real. A friend has received a pair to test. Field 120 meters (360feet); MFD 1.5 metres (4.9 feet); Weight 460 grams (16.2 ounces).

Looks small and smart (from what I saw in a photograph he shared).

Arijit

 

[Ted Y.]

And the price?

 

[ariban]

Will enquire. With the exchange rates being what they are I am guessing USD 2000 or nearabout.

Arijit

 

[Brummie]

Good to know the weight. I was hoping they’d come in at around a lb.

As for price, I think they’ll retail at something around $1500 in the US. With the SFL 40s, the Euro (inc tax) and USD list prices were around the same, and the couple of on-line retailers that have listed the SFL 30s have put the full list price at just above Euro 1500.

 

[Lordstaufen]

a spanish store in barcelona is asking €1459 for the SFL 8x30 and 10x30. unfortunately no pictures and data yet:

PRISMÁTICO ZEISS SFL 8x30 [O0022103] - 1.459,00€ : , Oryx. La tienda del amante de la naturaleza

Oryx. La tienda del amante de la naturaleza PRISMÁTICO ZEISS SFL 8x30 [O0022103] -

www.weboryx.com

Stefan

 

[Bill Atwood]

The SFL 10x30 is real. A friend has received a pair to test. Field 120 meters (360feet); MFD 1.5 metres (4.9 feet); Weight 460 grams (16.2 ounces).

Looks small and smart (from what I saw in a photograph he shared).

Arijit

Can you share the photo?

 

[MiddleRiver]

An 8x30 would be very tempting!

Edit to say that: our recent purchase of 8x30HG convinced me that a small bino can have a big view. So a Zeiss competitor could be a game changer (for me at least).

 

[William Lewis]

If it doesn't look like this I'll be surprised - Zeiss SFL 8x30?

 

[Bill Atwood]

If it doesn't look like this I'll be surprised - Zeiss SFL 8x30?

Those are pics of 40mm models.

 

[Brummie]

Those are pics of 40mm models.

The pics in the first post are the SFL 30s.

 

[kimmik]

If the FOV is 120m, then these have less light throughput per weight, than the SF 10x32.

Whereas the SFL 40s have more than the equivalent SF.

 

[Swissboy]

The pics in the first post are the SFL 30s.

30mm is correct, just read the inscripions on the binoculars. Also, the barrels are quite a bit slimmer than on the x40 version. One reason why these models are particularly tempting for people with small hands like myself.

 

[sminti]

It's really easy to edit the images with Photoshop. In addition, all the pictures can no longer be found on the pages. Maybe there is still a Christmas miracle. I'm still waiting for my SFL 8x40, my first binoculars.

 

[Swissboy]

It's really easy to edit the images with Photoshop. In addition, all the pictures can no longer be found on the pages. Maybe there is still a Christmas miracle. I'm still waiting for my SFL 8x40, my first binoculars.

But why would one want to go to the trouble of editing in such a case? Just don't expect a "X-mas miracle". Easter would do.

 

[Bill Atwood]

30mm is correct, just read the inscripions on the binoculars. Also, the barrels are quite a bit slimmer than on the x40 version. One reason why these models are particularly tempting for people with small hands like myself.

That's what I get for posting first thing in the a.m. I can see how they weigh only 16.2 oz.

I really like the 8x40s and will probably order a pair of 8x30s as soon as available.

That being said, I'd rather the UHD concept had been implemented in the SFs.

 

[Brummie]

I’m definitely interested in the 8x30. These would be for when I want something lighter than my primary mid-size bins (SF 10x32), but am not so size constrained that I have to put up with pocket bins (Curio or Victory Pocket).

Unfortunately, the MHG 8x30 don’t work for me.

 

[ariban]

Can you share the photo?

I blurred the Serial No.

 

[ariban]

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An 8x30 would be very tempting!

Edit to say that: our recent purchase of 8x30HG convinced me that a small bino can have a big view. So a Zeiss competitor could be a game changer (for me at least).

I am told that the 8x30 too shall be unveiled. Jan Next year?

 

[Brummie]

Looks like a good amount of extension on the eyecups. That's important because for some inexplicable reason, compact binoculars often have eyecups too short for the eye relief, which is a major contributor to poor handling.

 

[Paultricounty]

I blurred the Serial No.

It looks like the downsizing from the 40 may not have the same nice ergonomics with focuser position. Looks like unless you have very small hands one would need to use the second finger to focus, or your hands may over lap the objectives.