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    Posted: September/19/2014 at 15:08

I am considering two options for new optics:

  • Swarovski EL Range 10x42
  • Leica Geovid HD-B Range 10x42

Does anyone have any suggestions or comments on which is preferred? The Leica has more features, bells and whistles but I have heard negative comments about warranty service.

I would appreciate any comments, especailly if you own a pair.
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I have personally used Leica's warranty service on a RF bino and in my experience it was superb.  My had a chipped internal lens from the factory.  They fixed it with no questions asked.  I would not let that detract you from getting the one that fits your needs/wants best. 

But either way you go, they are both fantastic units.  I currently own the Zeiss RF bino and it is very good as well. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote DannyC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/19/2014 at 15:53

Thanks for the info supertool73, where did you send the Leica's to for repair? A US service center?

Did you send them direct to Leica or go through a dealer?
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jonoMT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/19/2014 at 15:55
I really like my Zeiss LRF and the glass. I imagine the bins would be even better.
Reaction time is a factor...
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The Leica US service center, I dealt with them direct.  IIRC it took a couple weeks is all. 
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I just looked thru all of the big 3 at a local store and the Swaro's seemed to range the fastest.  
 
I decided I really probably don't need atmospheric pressure and temperature for most of my shooting so I'm going with the Swaro's since the price is comparable to Leica right now. 
 
I was really thinking Leica at first tho since I have one of their rangefinders and really like it but wanted to upgrade to carry less stuff when hunting.  The Swaro's just felt better to me.  
 
I don't think you can go wrong with any of them though as the glass in all three is excellent and I have a friend with a set made by Zeiss that he swears by.  
 
 
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