I have just recently got a pair of Leupold GR non HD 8x32 and I think they are splendid, especially for the price that they can be found for today. I have not been able to compare them side to side with top of the line glass, unfortunately. My personal pair of bins has been the nikon action 10x50, which I have been very happy with due to financial considerations. I recently purchased the Browning 8x32 for my wife and have been happy with that. Needless to say, neither of these is any comparison to the GRs. I have used Leica Televid scopes, leica 8x42 trinovid binoculars, and swaro 10x42 SLC bins on jobs for extended periods in the past under demanding circumstances (reading bands) so I have some experience with good optics and what a difference they can make when truly needed. I can't compare my GR 8x32 to those memories, but I can say that I am highly impressed with them. The contrast is excellent, they are bright and, to my eyes, wonderfully sharp. Many people have said that they don't compare with the best, and they may be right. But, since they are selling in the price range from $400-$650 US I think they are a wonderful choice. I got mine for slightly less and am absolutely thrilled with them.
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