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SVBONY SV202, a Bad Sample?
Yes, absolutely. In fact, when I contacted Vortex they actually acknowledge that it was a consequence of lowering the costs in order to offer a model with great value. I think both the Diamondback and (even more so) the SV202 are terrific when it comes to value. If the 8x32 SV202 would have been... -
SVBONY SV202, a Bad Sample?
Exactly like in my case. It's weird that in your case it's also the bigger model that suffers from the ring of reflection/mirror. I wonder if it's a common trait with some 8x42 that only affects this format. -
SVBONY SV202, a Bad Sample?
Yes, that's odd. As I mentioned, my 8x32 did not suffer from this, and I would have assumed that the 8x42 would be less likely to have issues that a more compact x32 model could have due to the compromise in dimension. In use, the behaviour against the light is frankly really good, better than... -
SVBONY SV202, a Bad Sample?
After a very good experience with the 8x32 SV202 (which I finally gave to a friend looking for her firs ever binoculars) I decided to get the 8x42, after hearing from several forum members that is probably the best performer of the SV202 series. Well, I don't know if mine is (like the title...