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    Vortex vs Swarovski vs Zeiss vs Leika bins (~8x42)

    Short list: Noctivid 10x42 NL Pure 10x42 Still need to check Leica. NL Pure are really great. Any suggestions? From your professional personal experience. I am going to check Noctivid personally.
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    Vortex vs Swarovski vs Zeiss vs Leika bins (~8x42)

    So, you’re the person from YouTube, right? I’ve watched your videos and enjoyed them. I’m considering following your advice. I’ve experimented with 8x, 10x, and 12x, all 42, and found that 8 and 10 are quite similar. What’s your expert recommendation? From my personal experience, I’m leaning...
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    Vortex vs Swarovski vs Zeiss vs Leika bins (~8x42)

    That is why I am going to test each of them. Most of the experts here told me that these 4 are very well built and I am going to try to ask people who own them to let me try/play with them.
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    Vortex vs Swarovski vs Zeiss vs Leika bins (~8x42)

    What would be your advice? I am not going to buy without deep investigation and testing, it's not an Aliexpress 5$ item. I see that most of you guys tell me to check each one physically and decide. I will try to find people/shop to test them all.
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    Vortex vs Swarovski vs Zeiss vs Leika bins (~8x42)

    Why apples to oranges? I am interested in mostly same specs (8x42 heavy duty body or at least not easily breakable, shock resistant). I am wondering why all the 3 costs 500-1500$ more but doesn't offer any lifetime warranty and from other forums and reviews if something happens or breaks with...
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    Vortex vs Swarovski vs Zeiss vs Leika bins (~8x42)

    Why Vortex are the outliers? Why all 3 doesn't provide me with lifetime warranty like Vortex? They cost 500-1000$ more...
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    Vortex vs Swarovski vs Zeiss vs Leika bins (~8x42)

    I'm looking for binoculars that are sturdy, backed by excellent customer service and warranty, and offer great magnification and clarity. I've narrowed down my options to the following models: Vortex UHD 8x42 Swarovski 8.5x42 NL or EL Zeiss Victory SF 8x42 Leica Noctivid 8x42 I'd love to hear...
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