Zeiss SF vs SFL binoculars

[harrygrey382]

There’re a lot of reviews floating around about the SFLs, and there’re quite a few comparing 10x32 SF vs 10x40 SFL (because of size, weight and cost I guess). However I can’t find any direct comparison with equal lens specs- given equal mag and objective lens sizes (IE 10x42 vs 10x40), how do SF and SFL compare? What do you get for the extra money you spend on SF? Has the SFL line made victory SF redundant?

 

[Stover Rover]

Follow these links, should answer your questions.

Zeiss 10x40 SFL Review

Zeiss Victory 10x42 SF Review

www.scopeviews.co.uk

Excellent optics review site.

 

[harrygrey382]

Thanks, unfortunately that site is down. I’d forgotten I’d started this thread - I’m surprised there’s so little opinion on the subject. I’ve since been reading and watching videos and have picked up the SFL is definitely a lower grade optic - made in Japan and doesn’t use their top end glass and coatings. Supposedly it’s not up to EL glass let alone SF.

 

[Jura]

Feathers | Zeiss SFL Review

www.feathersoptics.co.uk

 

[harrygrey382]

Still more of a review than a comparison - basically suggesting the SF is a waste of money?