Swarovski vs Leica

["John McAllister" <>]

If I may add my little chirp here - I think that Frank has hit the nail on 
the head.  I you use your bins professionally or all day long in all types 
of conditions your eyes will soon feel like they are standing out on stalks 
with the less expensive binoculars.  After having had Leitz (the old Leicas) 
or Leicas for the past 20 years or so I cannot bear to bird with other bins 
that admittedly cost a LOT less.  At first glance the optics don't appear to 
much different, but bird solidly for an extended period or in poor light 
conditions and you WILL notice the difference.
John McAllister
Wakkerstroom
South Africa

A complete Leica addict - even though I can't afford it :-(