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pedi
Optics GrassHopper Joined: March/27/2006 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
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Posted: March/27/2006 at 12:26 |
Is there an optical difference between the Swarovski ELs and SLCs, or is it all ergonomics, magnesium housing, etc?
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anweis
Optics Master Joined: January/29/2006 Status: Offline Points: 1148 |
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There is a difference in the optics. The ELs have a bit more contrast, have a bit better color rendition, and have a bit less color fringing. These differences are due to better lens coatings. I would not consider the EL worth the extra $500 based on optics alone.
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Rusty
Optics Apprentice Joined: April/12/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 147 |
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The EL's are also lighter and seem to have a slightly deeper depth of field (my observation). I have read in some threads that the EL's can have problems with the hinge, and generally wear out sooner than the the SLC's. The SLC's still have a first class view
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Stud Duck
Optics Journeyman Joined: May/20/2005 Location: WV Status: Offline Points: 508 |
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