I prefer the SFs. I just went through this, and settled on the SFs. Then sent them back for a refund when the NLs where announced.
The SFs are the lightest and have the widest field of view. In my hands they are the most comfortable. The focus knob is in a great spot, is super smooth, and it doesn't take much revolution to change the focus point a lot. The focus placement and revolution with the wide field lets them get on target really fast. In my opinion they are the fastest of the three.
I do have a lot of respect for ELs and Noctivids too. All three have wide fields and beautiful views.
The Noctivids simply don't fit in my hand all that well - my fingers don't fit between the barrels, which eliminates the functionality of the open bridge. As far as the view goes though, they are probably my favorite.
ELs are just great. There is a reason why there are so many of them out there. Swarovskis are reliably excellent.
The SFs are the lightest and have the widest field of view. In my hands they are the most comfortable. The focus knob is in a great spot, is super smooth, and it doesn't take much revolution to change the focus point a lot. The focus placement and revolution with the wide field lets them get on target really fast. In my opinion they are the fastest of the three.
I do have a lot of respect for ELs and Noctivids too. All three have wide fields and beautiful views.
The Noctivids simply don't fit in my hand all that well - my fingers don't fit between the barrels, which eliminates the functionality of the open bridge. As far as the view goes though, they are probably my favorite.
ELs are just great. There is a reason why there are so many of them out there. Swarovskis are reliably excellent.