New Swarovski compared to new Kahles Helia

[1899]

Can anyone give me some comments regarding how the Swarovski Z3 compare to the Kahles Helia KX? It looks like the new Z3 is similar to the old AV Habicht, except assembled in the USA. According to the Kahles website the Helia is still made in Austria.

How do the optics compare? Six of one, 1/2 dozen of the other?

Thanks.

 

[ofelas]

Hello, I've only handled one Z3, but several Kahles, including a couple Helia's.

I'd take the Helias as they seem to be a bit brighter & true to color, but Swarovskis have an easier-to-use North American warranty.