vop
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It just seems to me that to advertize the 7x36 EDII as having a 477' FoV, but when someone points out poor edge distortion, the response is other binocs have edge distortion as well - even the alphas. But in my experience, my alphas have a smaller FoV but no distortion.
To advertize something that's not fully usable is a bit deceiving in my opinion. I've looked thru so called "wide view" 7x35 porros with 500'-600' FoV but only the center is in focus - whoopee! If the 7x36 EDII had used a smaller field stop allowing a smaller FoV without the noticeable edge distortion - then that would have been one less thing I would have found wrong with them. If I don't like something that you do, you're going to have to live with it.
You're right in that binoculars manufacturers should tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help them God...
...But I also think that a pair of binoculars with 75% sharp 8° FoV is more useful for me than one with a 100% sharp 6,5° FoV, even though they have a lesser sweetspot.
Why?
Because you have use for the unsharp edges when finding and keeping the birds in view!