The high-end EL Swarovski series consists of instruments boasting the highest quality and price. Not so long ago it used to consist of four roof-prism models with the following parameters: 8x32, 10x32, 8.5x42 and 10x42.

sturdy magnesium housing which is very comfortable to hold; high transmission; sensational whiteness rendition; negligible astigmatism; low coma; good sharpness at the edge of the field of view; very low brightness loss at the edge of the field; good darkening inside the binoculars; prisms of high...

noticeable distortion; significant chromatic aberration at the edge of the field; the background of exit pupils is too light

The ultimate travel binocular needs to be tough enough to handle most of what you can throw at them, be small enough to easily carry with you on your adventures and yet still be able to perform well even when light conditions are not optimal enabling you to enjoy the best views possible.

SWAROVSKI EL 8 x 32 Some words of explanation... The name ' binocular ' derives from the Latin bi (meaning two) and oculus (meaning eye) and describes a hand held optical device whose function is essentially to magnify distant images using an eyepiece and so allow them to be examined in detail.

Weight; ergonomics; clarity; brightness; ease of use

8x mag

I upgraded to new binoculars for birding, and I am delighted. The wide field of view makes it easy to get on the bird, and the precision of the lenses makes it easy to find birds by shape and color even when hidden among leaves in a tree.

Lightweight; Quality Lenses; Waterproof; Works Well With Glasses

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I have a pair of 10 X 42 given to me as a retirement gift from my company. They could have not done better for me. These are the best optics I have ever owned and don't know how I got by the past 50 years with out them. They offer extremely clear, focused and perfect objective.

Good compromise between size & performance. Small enough to take on hols, cruises etc. Very little difference noted in performance to eg 8.5x42 model except in v low light.