When you get to high end binoculars they are all pretty good, they have to be to command the prices but there is always going to one pair of binoculars that stands out from the crowd and for me that is most definitely the Swarovski Binoculars. The EL 8.5x42's are absolutely amazing, you pick them up and you hardly know that you have them in your hand, the weight and balance is superb. The 8x42 HG DCF Nikon Binoculars definitely feel heavier and yet they are the lighter of the two (795g vs 819g).

When you pick up a pair of Swarovski binoculars they just feel special even when they are among the elite of the elite. The Nikon drugs without prescription online High Grade feel good but there is a definite difference which makes Swarovski, for me, win hands down.

As you expect the optical quality of both the Nikon and the Swarovski binoculars is outstanding. The Swarovski EL's have a slight advantage of an extra 0.5x magnification which gives them an additional edge. Both deliver a sharp image, the contrast of the Nikon's is perhaps slightly better but the Swarovski binoculars, in my opinion, are the brightest and have the best resolution, although the resolution of the 8x42 HG DCF Nikon binoculars is close.

Some people prefer the colour retention of the Nikon HG 8x42 Binoculars but I found the Swarovski binoculars to be exceptionally good. The EL 8.5x42's boast the latest technology with Swarobright prism coating which dramatically increases light transmission and ensures natural colour.

For depth of field the Swarovski EL 8.5x42's come in top and again with field of view which is 62.0o compared to 52.1o with the 8x42 HG DCF Nikon binoculars.

Both the EL 8.5x42 Swarovski binoculars and the 8x42 HG DCF Nikon binoculars enable close focusing, 2.5 mtrs and 3.0 mtrs respectively, not much to choose between them, both with excellent image quality.

Spectacle wearers can use either, the Swarovski binoculars come with twist-in eyecups (eye relief 18mm) and the Nikon have turn and slide rubber cups (eye relief 20mm), both are comfortable to use but I definitely preferred the Swarovski which just has the edge despite a slightly smaller exit pupil of 4.9mm (compared to 5.3mm with the Nikon).

The 8x42 HG DCF Nikon binoculars are waterproof to 2mtrs, nitrogen filled and sealed and perform well in extreme conditions. The Swarovski binoculars are waterproof to 4mtrs, also nitrogen filled and sealed. Both are rubber armoured and highly durable, little to choose between them.

I think you can take it as read that my preferred binoculars are the Swarovski EL 8.5 x42's, exceptional all round wildlife / bird watching binoculars, beautiful to hold, excellent image quality and perform well in low light conditions. For anyone who is in the market for a high end binocular then the EL Swarovski binoculars have most definitely got to be strong contender. Use them once and you'll never want to be without them so if you don't have £1,000+ to spend on a pair of binoculars I highly recommend that you don't try them!

When you talk about optics and images, you would inevitably turn your attention to Nikon. Nikon or Nikon Corporation is a multi enterprise in Japan which is legendary for its quality products including the Nikon Binoculars. Uses of Binoculars

These are most valuable instruments for astronomers, hunters, fishermen, ship and sports fan, ship watchers and experienced traveler. How could bird watchers go birding without it? How could sports enthusiasts watch a ball game without this indispensable item? Or how are you able to like watching an opera or a play without the binoculars?

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Features common to the HGL Series

Nikon's High-grade HGL Binoculars Series outstanding features include: It brings sharp, clear images to the lens periphery. It coating, it's got a high eye point design that gives a fix clear view even for eye glass wearer. It has a soft touch silicon rubber eye cap with multi click which facilitates easy positioning of eyes at correct eye point. Its large focusing ring facilitates operation. Every model is waterproof up to 2m/66 ft. (3m/98ft.) DCF/10x25HGLDCF for 5 cap with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas, It is made from environmental friendly materials, with non-polyvinyl materials used for its body, eye piece lens, caps, objective lens caps, case and wide strap eco-glass optics that are free of leads and arsenic and it can be fixed in a tripod using optical tripod adaptor.

Nikon Binoculars bring into focus and uncovers the beauty of the world around us. For your binocular requirements, Nikon Binocular is the one for you.