Top Binoculars Review Chart
Leica, Swarovski, Zeiss
January, 2017
by Michael and Diane Porter
| THE TITANS REVIEW REVISITED — 2017 | |||
| Model | New Leica Noctivid |
New Swarovski EL with FieldPro Package |
New Zeiss Victory SF T* (Black) |
| Size | 10x42 | 10x42 | 10x42 |
| Resolution | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Edge-to-edge sharpness | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Brightness | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Close focus (ft.) | 6.2 | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Field of view at 1000 yds. (ft.) | 336 | 336 | 360 |
| Eye relief (mm.) | 19.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 |
| Interpupillary distance (mm.) | 56-74 | 56-74 | 54-76 |
| Weight (oz.) | 30.3 | 29.8 | 27.5 |
| Length (in.) | 5.91 | 6.30 | 6.80 |
| Width (in.) | 4.88 | 4.80 | 5.00 |
| Waterproof Depth (ft.) | 16.5 | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Diopter | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Thumb Guides | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Focus knob placement | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Focus turns — 20 ft. to 250 yds. | 5/12 | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Focus turns — close to 20 ft. | 1-1/4 | 1-2/3 | 1-1/2 |
| Focus turns — lock to lock | 1-1/4 | 1-2/3 | 1-1/2 |
| Overall score | 9.39 | 9.47 | 9.57 |
| Street Price (January, 2017) | $2,700 | $2,600 | $2,900 |
| See in Store | Leica Noctivid | Swaro EL | Zeiss FL |
