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  1. chill6x6

    How do other alphas compare to the Swarovski EL 8.5x42 and Zeiss Victory 8x25 Combo?

    Yeah! I do have the 8X40 SFL. I think I bought it around December 2022 because I used it and the Retrovid 8X40 on the December bird count. Really just an excellent binocular. May be the best thing Zeiss has done in years. In using it it comes across more of a 42mm than a 32mm though to me...
  2. chill6x6

    How do other alphas compare to the Swarovski EL 8.5x42 and Zeiss Victory 8x25 Combo?

    I think those two binoculars you have are among the best in category. It wasn't too long ago that the EL 8.5X42 was THE binocular to have. I'd say not much has changed but advertising and new models with very similar optics and much higher prices. The VP 8X25 is probably as good as you are...
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