It is just an amazing pair if binoculars. I am somewhat new to binoculars but I use them all the time for basically everything. From hiking, to watching the ocean, to bird watching. These might be my all time favorite binoculars (from a Swarovski nl pure owner). There is something organic about these binoculars. The way the feel, the smell, the weight and build construction. Then the imagine and colors is just wonderful. They are amazing to look through, even after long hikes where the heart rate is up