Spending $1000 seems crazy, but th...e Zeiss (as well as Leica) binoculars are your only choices if you actually need the highest level of image sharpness and light gathering capability. I recently lost my 10X 42 Leicas but since the Zeiss were $160 cheaper I tested them and found them indistinguishable in performance to the Leicas, so that's what I bought. I use these Zeiss 10X 40 binoculars for birdwatching, hunting, and general use because they really are noticeably superior to any other binoculars I've tested or owned. You know how much better $400 binoculars are than $29.95 binoculars...well the Zeiss (and Leica) are that much better than any $400 binoculars. For early morning or late evening use, they're like looking through a searchlight when scanning dark shadowy areas. Their image clarity is so good, I strongly prefer these to moderately priced (i.e., slightly fuzzy) 15X50 binoculars or spotting scopes when evaluating deer, moose, or goats at 3/4 mile. Likewise when trying to figure out what kind of sparrow I'm watching at 100 yards, these are perfect. It's a big step to pay this much for binoculars but if you need really good binoculars, the Zeiss and the Leica are worth it.
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I bought these binoculars for my husband for Christmas. A frien...d of his has them and let my husband use them on an elk hunt. After that, he really wanted them. They are very well made and come with a heavy duty case. The vision is crystal clear and they are easily adjusted. He is upgrading from Leupolds, that he has used for years, and they have worked well for him. But these are a huge improvement. They are a little pricey, but with optics, you get what you pay for. If you do a lot of hunting, you will not be disappointed. He is very pleased with them.
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My husband loves watching all the animals and bir...ds daily. He had three pairs of binoculars, each pretty good quality. My precious brother suggested these new binoculars and it was the best recommendation ever. Husband is extremely happy, uses them every day and tells me daily how much he enjoys them.
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Absolutely agree with the reviews I read. I...f you want good binoculars you have to be willing to invest in them. These are good quality and the lighting caught by these lenses really help me to identify birds in the field, and notice exceptional detail. Saw a Phainopepla today and loved the view!
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I have always wanted a high quality binocular and these are... it. Extremely clear and well built. Haven't use it too much yet but very pleased with the purchase
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