New Zeiss or older Swarovski EL 8,5x42?

KBP · October 17, 2014, 11:35 PM

I need a little help on deciding between the new Zeiss conquest 8x42 HD binoculars or an older pair of Swarovski EL 8.5x42 binoculars fresh from being reconditioned by the factory. I will use them hunting, wild life observation and Eagle watching. Both are about the same price. Which are the better choice? I really need some advice! I wear eyeglasses and never had binoculars as good as either of these!

KBP · October 18, 2014, 04:41 PM

Anybody on here ever use a Zeiss or Swarovski binocular?

lefteye · October 19, 2014, 06:42 PM

I have two Swarovski binoculars, both are SLC models. They are terrific but cost quite a bit more than the comparable size Zeiss Conquest models. And, of course, the EL series cost even more and should be even higher quality. I have no knowledge about the quality and reliability of factory refurbished Swarovski binos.

DPI7800 · October 20, 2014, 10:24 AM

Factory refurbished is not an issue from Swarovski, it will perform just as good as it did when it was new out of the box. Also being the Conquest is not Zeiss’s top of the line where the EL is the better of the Swarovski binoculars I would take the EL’s hands down.

October 17, 2014, 11:35 PM	#1
KBP Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Luthersburg, PA Posts: 311	New Zeiss or older Swarovski EL 8,5x42? I need a little help on deciding between the new Zeiss conquest 8x42 HD binoculars or an older pair of Swarovski EL 8.5x42 binoculars fresh from being reconditioned by the factory. I will use them hunting, wild life observation and Eagle watching. Both are about the same price. Which are the better choice? I really need some advice! I wear eyeglasses and never had binoculars as good as either of these! __________________ I am reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down! Getting older sucks, when you get a bladder infection, urine trouble!

October 18, 2014, 04:41 PM	#2
KBP Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Luthersburg, PA Posts: 311	New Zeiss or older Swarovski EL 8,5x42? Anybody on here ever use a Zeiss or Swarovski binocular? __________________ I am reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down! Getting older sucks, when you get a bladder infection, urine trouble!

October 19, 2014, 06:42 PM	#3
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	I have two Swarovski binoculars, both are SLC models. They are terrific but cost quite a bit more than the comparable size Zeiss Conquest models. And, of course, the EL series cost even more and should be even higher quality. I have no knowledge about the quality and reliability of factory refurbished Swarovski binos. __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member

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October 20, 2014, 10:24 AM	#4
DPI7800 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2014 Posts: 208	Factory refurbished is not an issue from Swarovski, it will perform just as good as it did when it was new out of the box. Also being the Conquest is not Zeiss’s top of the line where the EL is the better of the Swarovski binoculars I would take the EL’s hands down.