Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 vs Leica Trinovid HD 10x42
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Quick take: The Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 costs $20 less; the Leica Trinovid HD 10x42 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 has a wider field of view (399 vs 336 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Swarovski CL Companion 8x307.6°
80 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.0 school buses
Leica Trinovid HD 10x426.4°
67 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 | Leica Trinovid HD 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,130 | ~$1,150 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Magnification | 8x | 10x |
| Objective | 30mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 3.75mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 399 ft @ 1000 yds | 336 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 15mm | 15mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft | 5.6 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 17.3 oz | 25 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.3 in | 5.6 x 4.7 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 Years |
Feature comparison
Swarovski CL Companion 8x30
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Leica Trinovid HD 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter