Compares to zeiss victory fl ! no kidding! - Leupold BX3 8 x 42 Roof Prism Waterproof Mojave Binocular

The BX-3 8X42 are comparable to my Zeiss Victory FL 10X32. They are as sharp and have as much contrast. They are brighter in low light of course (42 mm vs. 32 mm objective lenses). The color fidelity is the same as the Zeiss meaning perfect.
The difference in money is in the Zeiss they focus faster and the feel is like butter.
The Zeiss have water and oil repellant lens coatings. The Zeiss case and strap is of much better quality. The Zeiss eye lens rain guard cover has a strap attachment on both sides. The Zeiss eye rising eye cups hold position (click stops) much better.
The BX-3 rain guard is attached to the strap only on the left side. These may be nit picks because in the factor most important - the image - the BX-3 is great. The best part is the value. Very very close to Zeiss quality images at alot less money!
Highly recommended.


Way to go Leupold !!!! Very highly recommended.
Pros: Image is outstanding
Cons: A little heavy but built like a tank

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.