I have had all three of those binoculars you mention, and I would take the Zeiss SF 8x40 out of the three, but there is an auction on eBay for a Swarovski EL 8x32 which I like even better. It is mismarked as an EL Range, but it is a regular EL Swarovsion 8x32 and looks brand new. Outside of the Zeiss SF or Swarovski NL which are both about $2500, it is one of the best birding binoculars you can get. I would throw a bid in on it for about $1700. Not much more than the Zeiss SFL 8x40. For some people, the Zeiss SFL 8x40 will show the blue ring of death around the edge of the FOV. The Kowa 8.5x44 has a small AFOV, and it is heavy. The Kowa Genesis 8x33 has soft edges. jackjack says the Kowa Genesis 10x33 is not even close to alpha quality, and I tend to agree.
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Thanks just placed a bid on those, while I do some research. Thanks again for the heads up 👍🏻I have had all three of those binoculars you mention, and I would take the Zeiss SF 8x40 out of the three, but there is an auction on eBay for a Swarovski EL 8x32 which I like even better. It is mismarked as an EL Range, but it is a regular EL Swarovsion 8x32 and looks brand new. Outside of the Zeiss SF or Swarovski NL which are both about $2500, it is one of the best birding binoculars you can get. I would throw a bid in on it for about $1700. Not much more than the Zeiss SFL 8x40. For some people, the Zeiss SFL 8x40 will show the blue ring of death around the edge of the FOV.
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Any of those would be excellent choices. I have the SFL 8X40 and I just happen to be currently using the Kowa 8X33. I've been really impressed. Right now there is probably not a better binocular for the current price of $799.00.
