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« on: August 06, 2005, 08:25:50 AM »
The Leupold Gold ring Bino's, what are your thoughts on them. I am considering them in a 8X42. I want to replace my Zeiss 8X30's Anyone with experience with them??
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« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2005, 02:06:32 PM »
Well I did a lot of research and ended up buying a pair of Zeiss Victory 8X42FL Binoculars.  :D  :-D
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« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2005, 05:36:42 AM »
If I were going to spend a grand on binos (which I did a few years ago and wound up with Leica's), it definitely would not be a Leupold.
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« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2005, 06:45:18 AM »
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If I were going to spend a grand on binos (which I did a few years ago and wound up with Leica's), it definitely would not be a Leupold.


I think I made a wise choice with the Zeiss Victory 8X42FL Binoculars.  :D
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« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2005, 07:31:28 AM »
Redhawk1, say it isn't so. You bought a product other than a Leupold??? Armageddon, Armageddon !!!!  :)  
Seriously, I hope you enjoy your purchase for many years. Dave   :D
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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2005, 09:35:19 AM »
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Redhawk1, say it isn't so. You bought a product other than a Leupold??? Armageddon, Armageddon !!!!  :)  
Seriously, I hope you enjoy your purchase for many years. Dave   :D


Yes it is hard to believe.  :-D  But if I did not buy Leupold it would be Zeiss.  :D  Also I already own a pair of Zeiss Bino's. I got for my Alaska trip last year, the Zeiss Diafun 8X30.
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2005, 11:51:51 AM »
Redhaw, although I don't agree with you on your Leupold stance.....I certainly appreciate your loyalty.  I wish I had more customers like you.
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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2005, 01:27:18 PM »
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Redhaw, although I don't agree with you on your Leupold stance.....I certainly appreciate your loyalty.  I wish I had more customers like you.


I will tell you, it is hard to beat a Leupold in my opinion. But if you find something that works for you, you won't here me tell you different. I just know what works for me.  :D  :-D
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« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2005, 02:17:21 PM »
Redhawk1, How do you like your Zeiss 8/30's. Are they the center focus model.

I had a pair of the older Leupold 10/40 about 15 years ago. They were the individual focus model. For some reason they were never really clear to my eyes. A close friend loved them, and he could never afford a pair of his own, so I gave them to him. I replaced them with the Zeiss 10/40 and to tell the truth I am not really happy with them.

Years ago I bought a pair of bushnell custom compacts 6/26 if memory serves correctly. I loved them and carried them all over the US. When I wore them out I have not found a binocular that I like as well since.

Must be something with my eyes but I recently bought a Swift compact set 9/26 I believe from ebco on sale and so far they are clearer to me than my Zeiss.

Like you said what ever works. Maybe I should just give up on high dollar optics. Regards, Byron
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« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2005, 12:46:41 AM »
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Redhawk1, How do you like your Zeiss 8/30's. Are they the center focus model.

I had a pair of the older Leupold 10/40 about 15 years ago. They were the individual focus model. For some reason they were never really clear to my eyes. A close friend loved them, and he could never afford a pair of his own, so I gave them to him. I replaced them with the Zeiss 10/40 and to tell the truth I am not really happy with them.

Years ago I bought a pair of bushnell custom compacts 6/26 if memory serves correctly. I loved them and carried them all over the US. When I wore them out I have not found a binocular that I like as well since.

Must be something with my eyes but I recently bought a Swift compact set 9/26 I believe from ebco on sale and so far they are clearer to me than my Zeiss.

Like you said what ever works. Maybe I should just give up on high dollar optics. Regards, Byron


Byron, the Zeiss 8/30's is like a standard binocular. One eye can be focused and then has the center focus for both.  I think that is what you want to know. Also I have not had a bit of problem with them at all. They are very clear, the reason I am going up in size is, I want to get more light in low light conditions.  :D
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« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2005, 04:08:12 AM »
Try some Nikon Premier LX's, I have the 8X32 and am very pleased with them. They can be purchased as refurbs for $479 and are praised by many as the 'best of the best'.
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« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2005, 06:01:00 AM »
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Try some Nikon Premier LX's, I have the 8X32 and am very pleased with them. They can be purchased as refurbs for $479 and are praised by many as the 'best of the best'.


I have looked at them and went to Zeiss.  :D
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