birdingsam
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Awesome to hear that you are enjoying your 12s. I look at the 12x50 ELs probably 4 times a week on the internet. Never looked through them, never even seen a pair. Your post encourages me to take the ($3000) plunge!
I was lucky enough to get the 12s at a discount!
I always take a deep breath whenever I buy any expensive optics, including camera stuff. But I've never regretted the purchase after a short period of use. A friend of mine often says to me "the price is forgotten long after the quality is remembered".
And the other aspect of good optics is when you do come to move them on, their resale value is normally pretty good.
I've had my 8.5s for a couple of years, they're in mint condition and I know I'll get a good price for them.