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Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32
Not sure if that is true or factual. http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=288745 see post #17 "I have an email from ZEISS Wetzlar stating unequivocably that the Conquest HD is made in Germany and I have no reason to doubt it." -
Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32
Asian clones too be specific. Re the use of the word piss See video https://youtu.be/kfdpcrOgUp4 -
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Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32
From Zeiss website Made in Germany A revolution in design, ergonomics and optics. The perfect “Made in Germany” all-rounder combines ZEISS quality with state-of-the-art technology. The specially formed handling surface and the large focusing wheel make them easy to operate. Plus, these... -
Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32
We are talking about the Asian wonder glass clones from KAMAKURA KOKI CO. LTD and the OEM manufacturer s from China not Nikon, Zeiss or Kowa. I openly acknowledged that the Nikon EDG was an alpha class binocular, the Zeiss Conquest HD a very good 2nd tier offering and ditto for the Kowa Genesis... -
Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32
Time will tell and like always ... the masses will vote with their wallets ... it matters very little what I think or what you think ... the average consumer is not naive, stupid or gullible the track record with regard to the hype of the Asian wonder glass speaks for itself. Obviously the jury... -
Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32
Sorry but I am truly skeptical about that statement the same was said about the Japanese manufacturered ... Bushnell Elites, Leopold Golden Rings and McKinley's, Vortex Razors, Brunton Epochs, Maven's etc. when they were first introduced to the market and it turned out to be nothing more than... -
Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32
I've owned all these binoculars and field tested them side by side outdoors using a 2009 Swarovski EL as the benchmark and none of them met that threshold of an Alpha. My experience is from actual use and not a somebody's else's review ... again market forces ultimately determine the... -
Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32
The sun has set on the Leopold Golden Rings like everything else market demand ultimately sealed their fate and they were quickly discontinued. Meanwhile the Zeiss Conquest HD's are doing great ... sales are strong, demand is high and the reviews from all corners ( across the board ) are very... -
Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32
Polo Allbinos ranks the Leupold GR HD 3rd and the Zeiss Conquest HD 8th 3:-) I owned the 8x42 Leupold GR HD ... it is not an Alpha ... the only Japanese binocular that comes even close is the EDG. (reflected in its price) I also owned a Zeiss Conquest HD ... it is not an Alpha either ... one...