[Leica] My first pair of ED glass binoculars

[summarex at hotmail.com (Javier Perez)]

Thanks Phil
Hopefully these 8x36 versions will be as good. I'm not really sure how much 
better ED glass makes binoculars. If they're as good as my old 10x40b 
Trinovids with ragged eyepiece lenses, I'll be happy.
 Javier
 
> Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:47:06 -0600
> From: pswango at att.net
> To: lug at leica-users.org
> Subject: [Leica] My first pair of ED glass binoculars
> 
> Javier Perez wrote:
> 
> The binocular bug bit me again and I went with a pair of Bushnell Legend HD
> 8x36's with ED glass
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bushnell-Legend-Ultra-Hd-8x36-Binocular-190836-/190754901287?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160
>  I
> seem to be reading a lot of good stuff about them and hopefully they won't
> disappoint. Originally I was going to go with the 8x42s but these have a
> slightly wider angle.
> ====================================
> 
> I've had the 8x42 Legends for 12-14 years and have been extremely pleased
> with them, especially at the price point (<$300 back then).  However, I
> don't think they were ED/HD glass back then.  Strong points are durability,
> waterproofing, ergonomics, excellent eye-relief, and comfort.  Optically
> they are certainly bright and sharp enough for any needs I might have, but
> I wouldn't try to compare them to the high-end gear costing $1,000 and up.
> 
> Thankfully, mine are black! ;-)
> 
> -- 
> Phil Swango
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