Swarovski binoculars: 17 models compared

Swarovski lists 17 models whose fields of view run from 234 to 477 ft, with a median of 357 ft. Eye relief has a median of 18 mm, and 16 of 17 models give 16 mm or more.

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Swarovski EL 10x42

Most popular of the 17 compared
20 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
Takes a tripod adapter

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Lightest

Swarovski CL Curio 7x21

405 ft view, wider than the typical 357 ft
Lightest of the 17: 8.9 oz
16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses

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Widest view

Swarovski NL Pure 8x42

Widest view of the 17: 477 ft
18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
Focuses as close as 6.6 ft

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Binoculars compared: 17
Series: 8
Field of view range: 234 to 477 ft
With 16 mm eye relief or more: 16 of 17

Most popular Swarovski with a listing: Swarovski EL 10x42

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Swarovski NL Pure

Seven sizes share the series, and the 8x42 opens the widest view of the line at 477 ft, with a 6.6 ft close focus.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Swarovski NL Pure 8x32	8x32	450 ft	18 mm	6.6 ft	22.8 oz	4 mm	over $2,000
Swarovski NL Pure 10x32	10x32	396 ft	18 mm	6.6 ft	22.8 oz	3.2 mm	over $2,000
Swarovski NL Pure 8x42	8x42	477 ft	18 mm	6.6 ft	29.5 oz	5.3 mm	over $2,000	Check price on Amazon
Swarovski NL Pure 10x42	10x42	399 ft	18 mm	6.6 ft	30 oz	4.2 mm	over $2,000
Swarovski NL Pure 12x42	12x42	339 ft	18 mm	8.5 ft	29.5 oz	3.5 mm	over $2,000	Check price on Amazon
Swarovski NL Pure 10x52	10x52	390 ft	17 mm	10.8 ft	36 oz	5.2 mm	over $2,000	Check price on Amazon
Swarovski NL Pure 14x52	14x52	279 ft	17 mm	12.5 ft	36 oz	3.7 mm	over $2,000	Check price on Amazon

Swarovski EL

Both the 10x42 and the 8.5x42 give 20 mm of eye relief, the longest in the line, and both take a tripod adapter.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Swarovski EL 8.5x42	8.5x42	399 ft	20 mm	10.8 ft	29.5 oz	4.9 mm	$1,000 to $2,000
Swarovski EL 10x42	10x42	336 ft	20 mm	10.8 ft	29.6 oz	4.2 mm	$1,000 to $2,000	Check price on Amazon

Swarovski SLC

The 15x56 weighs 42.3 oz and shows 234 ft, the narrowest view of the line, with a 12.8 ft close focus.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Swarovski SLC 15x56	15x56	234 ft	16 mm	12.8 ft	42.3 oz	3.7 mm	over $2,000	Check price on Amazon

Swarovski CL Companion

The 8x30 and 10x30 both weigh 19 oz and focus down to 9.8 ft, while the 8x30 opens a 420 ft view against 345 ft for the 10x30.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Swarovski CL Companion 8x30	8x30	420 ft	19 mm	9.8 ft	19 oz	3.8 mm	$1,000 to $2,000	Check price on Amazon
Swarovski CL Companion 10x30	10x30	345 ft	18 mm	9.8 ft	19 oz	3 mm	$1,000 to $2,000	Check price on Amazon

Swarovski CL Pocket

The 8x25 at 12.2 oz and the 10x25 at 12.3 oz both give 17 mm of eye relief, with views of 357 ft and 294 ft.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25	8x25	357 ft	17 mm	8.2 ft	12.2 oz	3.1 mm	$1,000 to $2,000	Check price on Amazon
Swarovski CL Pocket 10x25	10x25	294 ft	17 mm	8.2 ft	12.3 oz	2.5 mm	$1,000 to $2,000	Check price on Amazon

Swarovski CL Curio

At 8.9 oz, the 7x21 is the lightest Swarovski in the line, with a 405 ft view and an 8.2 ft close focus.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price	Amazon
Swarovski CL Curio 7x21	7x21	405 ft	16 mm	8.2 ft	8.9 oz	3 mm	$500 to $1,000	Check price on Amazon

Swarovski Habicht

The 10x40 is the only porro prism model, with 13 mm of eye relief and 27.9 oz of weight, which matches the line's median.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price
Swarovski Habicht 10x40	10x40	324 ft	13 mm	13 ft	27.9 oz	4 mm	$1,000 to $2,000

Swarovski CL Companion Habicht

The single 10x30 weighs 17.6 oz, shows 324 ft and gives 16 mm of eye relief, in the over $2,000 band.

Model	Size	Field of view	Eye relief	Close focus	Weight	Exit pupil	Maker list price
Swarovski CL Companion Habicht 10x30	10x30	324 ft	16 mm	9.8 ft	17.6 oz	3 mm	over $2,000

Swarovski by the numbers

Binoculars compared: 17
Median field of view: 357 ft
Median weight: 27.9 oz
Median eye relief: 18 mm
With an Amazon listing: 11 of 17

Swarovski EL 10x4220 mm
Swarovski EL 8.5x4220 mm
Swarovski CL Companion 8x3019 mm
Swarovski NL Pure 10x4218 mm
Swarovski NL Pure 12x4218 mm
Swarovski NL Pure 8x4218 mm
Swarovski NL Pure 8x3218 mm
Swarovski NL Pure 10x3218 mm
Swarovski CL Companion 10x3018 mm
Swarovski NL Pure 14x5217 mm
Swarovski NL Pure 10x5217 mm
Swarovski CL Pocket 10x2517 mm

The Swarovski binoculars with the longest eye relief, from the maker's figures.

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Swarovski questions

Which sizes does Swarovski make?

Swarovski has 17 binoculars in the chart across 15 sizes: 10x42, 15x56, 12x42, 14x52, 8x42, 8x30, 8x32, 10x52, 10x25, 8.5x42, 8x25, 10x32.

Do Swarovski binoculars work with glasses?

16 of the 17 Swarovski models with a printed figure have 16 mm of eye relief or more, the minimum the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.

Do Swarovski binoculars have long eye relief for glasses?

Yes for 16 of 17 models, which list 16 mm of eye relief or more. The Habicht 10x40 lists 13 mm.

What warranty do Swarovski binoculars carry?

The makers' documents print a 10-year warranty for Swarovski.