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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Talisker" data-source="post: 1452120" data-attributes="member: 62695">My Swift Newport 10x50 and my 1970s Pentax 7x35 are going for a clean-up after Easter. The Newport's reputation (according to two repairers)  is pretty good, and I can "ive with them" - and I really like the size/weight of the solid little Pentax glasses too much to part with them - the cost is affordable. Today I unearthed a pair of Kershaw Renown 7x30's  - possibly 1950's vintage - bought many years ago. These are pretty sharp, though there's a little haze, but boy they are 'uggerly' - very short and rather wide - but they handle nicely. I'll resist the temptation to have them cleaned, 'cos they just are so 'uncool'.Unfortunately, Leupolds are difficult to get in the UK and with the declining number of good photo-optical shops, trying-out even the most popular brands isn't particularly easy. The Hawke Black Watch may be the answer for the 'donkey-work'.Cheers, AC</blockquote>