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Hey, low light performance nl 14x52 vs slc 15x56- what is the better bino? On paper the slc is the winner, but would love to hear about a real world comparison.

The fact is if the SFL's said 'made in Germany' somewhere on them it would be a surer buy. But with these 2nd tier Zeiss's being put together in Japan it keeps people on the fence about it. Including me.

I'm glad you brought up the point of how far your eyes are located on a person's face I tried both the Zeiss sfl 10 x 42 and the Swarovski NL pure 10 x 42 which I found the Zeiss sfl a better glass for my face which I have now purchased. For 9 out of 10 people will prefer NL pure 10 x 42 but for me I can see the space between both lenses know matter how close I push the lenses together. It's unfortunate but what can I do.

I had no idea the zoom nagnification pieces are stackable, that changes things.

For the price it costs it should come with a Dwarf assist that would pop out of the case and set it up for you. Only someone with expendable millionaire money should consider purchasing this. Anyone putting this on the credit card is a moron, because by the time you finish paying for it, it'll cost you double. Such foolishness.

Why did you exclude the Leica Noctovid from your review?

I was planning to buy 10x52, but thanks to your in-detailed video, that was save my money and usability. Good luck. Thanks again. From Sri Lanka

Interesting feature in the forehead rest... As an eyeglass wearer I've recently found myself pressing my thumb tips against my face, below my eyes, to achieve a steadier hold. Sort of happend on accident the first time but now I'm actively using the technique.

Very nice. Now maybe do some reviews of mid priced binoculars? Not everyone are millionaires you know.

Is there a difference between using the BTX + 1.7 doubler, comparing with the ATX - both at 60 x power? I mean: is the image a littlebit darker because of the 1.7 doubler or is there no difference at all?

I had a question on hand-holding the 14x52. I could easily handhold the 12x42 NLs, steadily, when paired with the optional Forehead rest. Just wondering if the 14x52 is similar enough from a steadiness standpoint, when paired with the optional forehead rest. Thank you.

Lovely review indeed. Could u pls review the NL 12X42 ?…thank U!

I own both. The Victory SF is a masterpiece of ergonomics that are let down by their eyecup design. The eyecups feel cheap and it’s a crime to an otherwise amazing product. At this price point, you’re splitting hairs to be clear, but if you’re glassing all day, the NL Pure is on another level optically in my opinion. The field of view is absurd. One thing that really bothered me was that the forehead rest isn’t included with the NL. for $3500 this just felt insulting for them to ask for another $200 for what’s arguably the product’s signature feature.

Thanks for your overview of these bins. I've compared these in the 10x42 range in a store and the adjacent park. While both were excellent, I feel the colour rendition was superior in the NL Pures and I couldn't create any light artefacts in them - fringing etc. - no matter how hard I tried. As a pro birder, this is really important to me as I work in so many light conditions and must be able to identify and observe the birds with plenty of accuracy. However the long hours of handling bins in the field is also important. On picking up the NL Pures I felt like they were made for me and was instantly in love. The ergonomics are fantastic. I always prefocus - i.e. I keep my bins focused at a distance where I'm seeing most birds in a given habitat which keeps me ready when a bird appears. If I see a bird fly into a distant tree, I quickly focus on the surrounding foliage, spot it with my naked eyes and then get the bins on the bird and it's focused, so rapidity of focus with the wheel is not so important. These are basic binocular skills for birders. When it comes down to choosing bins we have to take into account the total experience and for me the NL Pures had the edge.

So really, did you compare image resolution? Are the zeiss not able to resolve more details?

Hello, I can't find the link to the eye relief video you mentioned when you covered the eye relief.

Still $500 more for the Pure. Other than feel, is the Pure $500 optically better..

i want to see a comparison test of the Zeiss 10 x 54 Victory HT and Swaro 10 x 52 NL Pure

Interesting, according to Swarovskis website the 10x42 and 10x52 have the same brightness percentage. Unless that’s a calculation taking the exit pupil into consideration…thoughts?

Image stabilisation! Losing money keep bringing super expensive stuff out that doesn’t have stabilisation.

I have the 8x42 NL was was looking at the 15x56 SLC as a supplement, but will now go with the 14x52NL to pair with the 8x42

Can't wait to hear how well the 14x52 handle without a tripod.

What's up with those NL Pures lately ? I see reviews everywhere while they have been out for nearly 4 years

A bino with stabilizer from swarov is more useful than this.

Any decent image stabilised binoculars give more detail and more enjoyable day out for less than half the price .

To me , the whole point of identifying wildlife is the journey from beginner to reasonable expert ! The learning of years in the field accumulating knowledge is a satisfying one . The missing out sometimes of not being able to name something inspires the next trip !

Would it be suitable for astronomy? My ideal refractor would be equally suitable for terrestrial and sky viewing.

Needs to shut up.. want to hear the owl

Having used binoculars professionally over the last three decades and more, and still owning several pairs of first-tier examples (Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski), I can say without question the NL Pure glasses are easily the best pair of binoculars I have had the pleasure to own and use. They really are ‘next level’ in every respect.

I couldn’t buy them although I truly wanted to because of large blackouts which few people talk about.

Excellent review indeed well explained and very detailed well done indeed the best in the market tried them and there are awesome no doubt managed to get them for 2600€ from 12X42 from Turin Italy

Nice review

This is a great review! As a professional bird watcher and occasional researcher, I've used Leica Trinovids for decades. Recently I compared the Leica Noctovid, the Swaro SE and Swaro NL Pure, all 10x42. I found the difference between the Trinovid and Noctovid to be so small I have to wonder at the price. Optically they're almost the same! The Swaro SE is considerably better, but the NL Pure is totally next level in every respect, egonomics (grip, balance, ease of focus, eyecup fit), light transmission, field of view, colour, sharpness/resolution in the centre of view right out to the edges are all vastly superior. They are superb in all lighting conditions, reducing silhouette effects and stretching out the times of day one can work in the field. You have to work very hard to create even a minimal fringe effect. If you demand the best performance, you will pay the "best" price but also the quality is remembered with so many amazing nature experiences long after the price is forgotten.

Thanks Excellent Review

very smart gesture to hold. thanks for sharing your valuable experience

2024, still can't make pictures through the optics... come on.

Very heavy and not 100% accurate

Hi. Can I ask for a guide of optimum focus/dia for day bird observation? Now I'm using 7x40 but old military with radicals.

Nice

To expensive

Very informative, thanks. I’ve seen a few videos or reviews out there that talk about the features of these, but I haven’t seen any yet of actual field use and results. Any comments on how often the bird ID is incorrect? What’s the quality of the photos taken in the field? Are the sharing functions that can sync the view to other phones and allow you to pass the binocs to someone else seamless or glitchy?

Thank you for the updates and explanation. I was thinking to wait for the 2nd edition before actually making the leap. But now I am decided!

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Good to know that it's not always in ID mode

Excellent, informative overview.

Clicked cause I wanted to hear an owl, not you blabbing.

It makes no sense to talk over the owl and then play music over it.

Interesting and informative video! THANKS FOR SHARING! R.K. 4/21/2022.

one of these guys lives in my backyard and I LOVE it

Even though I'm afraid of these things snatching up my dog cause she's small, I think they're SUPER cute. There's a family of them living in the tree next to my house and the little bob/dance they do is so cute!