Had my little Nikons for several months.
Previous compacts were Zeiss 10x25 (25years old) and Opticron DBA 8x21.
I wanted a replacement for my trusty Zeiss 10x25.
Due to the age of the 10x25, I was aware of the limitations (no phase coating and not sure if they were Multi coated).
Coupled with my increasing inability to hold steady a 10x magnification binocular, I purchased the Opticron DBA on the strength of comments posted on this forum.
Compared to the old 10x25 the Opticrons were brighter, have a much greater FOV and better eye relief.
However, I did not consider the Opticrons as sharp as the old Zeiss compacts and the Opticrons were a little larger than I expected.
Again on the strength of comments on this forum I took a chance and purchased a pair of Nikon HGL 8x20.
A wonderful bright, high contrast image that is sharp right to the edge of the field of view and with great eye relief.
I wear spectacles and I can see the entire FOV.
I have just purchased the new Swarovski EL 8.5x42. Superb
These little Nikons offer a view that given the size limitation is optically very close to the new EL and in no way disappoints.
In my view an amazing compact, carry anywhere binocular.
Previous compacts were Zeiss 10x25 (25years old) and Opticron DBA 8x21.
I wanted a replacement for my trusty Zeiss 10x25.
Due to the age of the 10x25, I was aware of the limitations (no phase coating and not sure if they were Multi coated).
Coupled with my increasing inability to hold steady a 10x magnification binocular, I purchased the Opticron DBA on the strength of comments posted on this forum.
Compared to the old 10x25 the Opticrons were brighter, have a much greater FOV and better eye relief.
However, I did not consider the Opticrons as sharp as the old Zeiss compacts and the Opticrons were a little larger than I expected.
Again on the strength of comments on this forum I took a chance and purchased a pair of Nikon HGL 8x20.
A wonderful bright, high contrast image that is sharp right to the edge of the field of view and with great eye relief.
I wear spectacles and I can see the entire FOV.
I have just purchased the new Swarovski EL 8.5x42. Superb
These little Nikons offer a view that given the size limitation is optically very close to the new EL and in no way disappoints.
In my view an amazing compact, carry anywhere binocular.