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    new Papilio II

    It is a pointless and futile argument to say a Papillio has comparable optics to an alpha level compact like a Zeiss Victory or Swarovski CL-P for all around birding. Apparent sharpness or contrast are just not quite as good IMO. If you are happy with the Papillio and feel it is as good as the...
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    new Papilio II

    I had both the 6.5x and 8.5x Papillio's. I compared to them to both the Swarovski 8x25 CL-P and the the Zeiss Victory 8x25 under varying conditions. Sorry, but they are not as sharp as either especially at long range. Not even close. At the cost difference it is logical they wouldn't be. The...
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    new Papilio II

    Quite a few people agree on Amazon.com that the Papillio's are weak at distant viewing so I am not the only one. Distant viewing is not their forte. Close up is. 3.0 out of 5 stars Poor distance viewing Byfrhallon April 7, 2016 Verified Purchase "I must have read the description wrong; I...
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    new Papilio II

    I have tried several Pentax Papilio II's. They were good as close distances but I didn't feel they were that sharp at greater distances. I feel their design is focused towards close focus and you give up some performance compared to other small binoculars at greater distances.
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