I have just received a pair of rubber coated 8x20 from the Canadian importer/distributor.I had little choice but to buy them sight unseen and untried as I live in a remote community where quality optics are not available. I had narrowed down my choice to 3 European manufacturers offering similar sized and priced products and opted for this one basing myself on my experience with their cameras and equally on older reviews (2005) found elsewhere on this site. I am elated with my choice as the optical quality is by this layman s standard outstanding, the design thoughtful, and the execution flawless. The locking diopter compensation with its scale is a bonus for an eyeglass wearer. The end product is a rugged, light and well designed package. My only reserve has to do with the supplied case and neck strap which are not made of leather nor available as an option in Canada. The factory sealed silver packaging proved difficult to open as I suffer from weakened hands. My expectations were high and fully met. As of next week I will fully try them out in remote forested Cuban mountains and parks seeking the native parrot.
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