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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mao" data-source="post: 3407984" data-attributes="member: 138113">Wow, eleven answers in less than 24 hours!I am making a list and will look into your suggestions. The range of binoculars at local stores are actually quite good and I´ll try to find a few alternatives and compare them as far as possible at the store.Problem is that I really don´t know what I want since this is kind of new for me. But I own a fair amount of camera lenses including both zeiss and leica and understand the value of good optics.What I like with my small 8x20 is the size and quality of the optics, at least at daytime. In open areas the fov is ok too. The fact that it´s small makes me bring it with me quite often and that´s worth a lot! I can for example have it in the back pocket of a cycling jersey and it has given me quite a few interesting observations on cycling tours when birdwatching isn´t my first priority. As said that´s worth a lot!About "size and weight is not an issue" is not really that it´s not an issue but I´m looking for something to bring when I´m particularly out with birds or wildlife in mind. 8x30 -> 8x40 (42, 44...) is about right in that sense. A 7x50 porro, for example, is too big and heavy.Thanks again for all suggestions. I read and take notes!</blockquote>