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    Nikon (Premier?) 8x42 replaced

    The 8x42 Premier LXL kept me from buying new binoculars for about 13 years, they are a classic! For the value and performance. Very durable too. Never needed any maintenance or adjustment, and I bought mine used too.
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    Nikon (Premier?) 8x42 replaced

    That's great news they're coming back! I wonder what happens to them otherwise - hopefully not the trash bin! I had the 8x42 LXL, maybe different than the LX, but the EDG is very similar, and both quite different from the MHGs. The EDG body and in particular the focuser is very similar to...
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    Nikon (Premier?) 8x42 replaced

    So only the UK? Not all of Europe. that is weird. You could be right, the 42mm EDG are featured prominently in the 2022 Nikon Japan Sport Optics catalog, like the E2's, I assumed they're both in production, but who knows? My 10x42 EDG showed up minty fresh from Kyoie, it's hard to believe...
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    Nikon (Premier?) 8x42 replaced

    PS....you can find some of the Better View Desired content here: https://www.cloudynights.com/BVD/reviews.php
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    Nikon (Premier?) 8x42 replaced

    That is the official story for the USA, however, it's completely false. (which is disturbing btw!) Nikon USA chose to stop importing the EDG from Nikon Japan, the 7x, 8x and 10x42 models are in current production in Japan and have been updated at least once since 2012. They're still sold in...
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    Nikon (Premier?) 8x42 replaced

    Dennis - really sorry about your loss! :) That is terrible, I just finished a 12-year run of using these binoculars, I loved them. Looks like yours are in nice shape too. I hope you're able to talk to someone at Nikon USA and maybe get them back. Now, looking at the positive side of things...
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