Swarovski compact binoculars

[shinybum]

i am looking to buy a pair of compact binoculars for my son as a xmas present, mainly for wildlife watching whilst out hiking, i am drawn to the swarovski and thinking 10 x 25, does anyone use these and what are your thoughts or any other make i should be looking at. Has anyone any experience of buying online from Germany or Belgiun as these binoculars are nearly £100 cheaper than the uk

[Andra]

The swaros are fine binos assuming you are looking to get him something neat that fits well into pockets. I have used the leica ultravid 10x25 and they are also a top class. If you did not want to spend as much the nikon hg 10 x 25 are a good bino too.

 

Personally I would buy UK for easier problem resolution if one were to arise.

Edited November 18, 2015 by Andra

[JohnfromUK]

I prefer 8x to 10x, but that is a personal preference. Swarovski are excellent, I have (and slightly prefer) Leica Ultravid, but they (and the Zeiss equivalent) are all top notch.

 

Two comments

- for a very compact, 8 x 20 is only very slightly less capable, and significantly smaller and lighter

- and NONE of them will excel in poor light. You need a bigger objective lens for that.

 

If you are a glasses wearer, check the eye relief suits your glasses.

[clakk]

try Mclouds of Tain ,very popular do new and 2nd hand ,great rep and good service too atb