Swarovski 8x56 SLC WB Binoculars

[KUDUHNTR]

Anybody have any real world experience, or comments about the new ( 2024) Swarovski 8x56 SLC WB Binoculars? I have a set of 8x56 SLC that I bought in 2001 with the swarovision coating on lenses. I realize the 15x56 would be much heavier than my 8x56, etc. Just wondering if anyone has used them freehand viewing, or mounted on tripod, etc. Any insight, or comments would be helpful!

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by KUDUHNTR

Anybody have any real world experience, or comments about the new ( 2024) Swarovski 8x56 SLC WB Binoculars? I have a set of 8x56 SLC that I bought in 2001 with the swarovision coating on lenses. I realize the 15x56 would be much heavier than my 8x56, etc. Just wondering if anyone has used them freehand viewing, or mounted on tripod, etc. Any insight, or comments would be helpful!

You are talking two really different new sets, 8x56 and 15x56. Unless you are 20 years old and in great shape you aren't going to be freehanding any 15 power bino. My Leica Duovids are selectable for 8 or 12 powerx50. When I select 12 power I need a steady rest if I want to look for more than a quick minute or so. Any Bino with fixed 15 power is going to need a tripod.

[KUDUHNTR]

MY main idea was to mount these upon a tripod, as thought this might be an issue!

The 15x56 weigh point .9 ounces less, than my 8x56 but almost double the magnification, i'm guessing with more length, and more magnification this would cause "shaking"

A tripod sounds like a must have!!

[stob]

You should be able to free hold 8 to 12 power...my 15 x 56 slc wb need a steady hand and better yet a rest ...that is why they are the truck binocs...the 15x really help in glassing and are pretty good for the stars etc on a tripod

[KUDUHNTR]

Thanks for the info, Dean and Stob. I won't be able to try out, or look through Binocs anytime soon, as Canada post went on strike 3 days after I ordered them Not sure when they will snow up now ??

[Mb-MBR]

Late to the game but I went with the Sig Sauer 18x50 with the image stabilization, what a game changer. I own 8x42 and 10x42 Leica Range Finding binos, which I love but the SSs are great, no need for a bipod, tripod and light enough to carry in the field. Only thing is I had to buy a stand alone range finder.

This is my first fall with them, just picked them up a month ago.

Good luck with the Swaros.......