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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ailevin" data-source="post: 3618785" data-attributes="member: 140149">I've been using a sub-$200 8x32 binocular ($165 Cabela Guide) for the past several weeks, and I was very pleased with it.  Today I went out with a $1,000 9x45 binocular (Maven B2), and I was once again startled at just how good the views were. This though I've been using the Maven B2 since April.  In particular, the clarity and vibrance of the colors where amazing when viewing birds within 100 meters. I believe that both of these binoculars are very good performers in their price class.  For $200 you get a clear sharp view with little or no distraction from optical flaws or mechanical problems.  At the $1,000 you get the sense of being transported into the scene rather than looking at it through an optical instrument.</blockquote>