[esheato]

I picked up a pair of Leupold Golden Ring binoculars (10x42) from SWFAs Sample List at a discount. I was told that they were comparable to Zeiss and Swarovski. While I find that hard to believe, the price was to good to pass up.

While researchig them I found some info on the birdwatching forums where they got very favorable reviews.

Anyone have experience with them?

Thanks in advance,

Ed

[SRMohawk]

Ed,
You know alot about these things already as evidenced by the good advice you've given me on at least a couple of occassions. So I'm considering yours a rhetorical question of sorts, coming from a man who just wants or needs a little affirmation that he made the right choice in purchasing a pair of binos that aren't celebrated to the same extent as some of the high-end European makes (e.g. Leica or Swarovski).

Ergo, I would like to offer you this: The Leupold Golden Ring binos are all you'll ever need, unless you're glassing for elk in rainy weather at dawn or dusk and at distances over a half-mile. Indeed, its only then everything else can't do what Leica's or Swarovski's can! And how often are you gonna find yourself in the forementioned scenario?!?

Incidentally, my dad owns a pair of those Leupold Golden Ring binos and I have looked through them. They're just like almost everything else that comes out of Leupold's Oregon factory: very, very fine!

[esheato]

SR,

Knowing Leupold glass, I know I bought a good product. What makes me even happier, is the warranty and exceptional customer service that accompanies it.

What I was looking for was real-world experience and possibly some comparisons between Leupold and the high-end stuff.

They're just like almost everything else that comes out of Leupold's Oregon factory: very, very fine!

That's what I was looking for! ;)

Ed

BTW, Thanks for the compliment and I'm glad my advice was helpful to you in your endeavors.