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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mayoayo" data-source="post: 1556361" data-attributes="member: 16781">I just got a pair of Swifts ED820..I used a pair of the Non ED for years,and recently a couple of roofs ED(pentax ED8x32 and ZEn 8x43)...The Non ED 820 shows more color fringe than the ED version or other ED binoculars,But Not very objectionable..(as for instance the Nikon LXL 8x32 that is outrageous for a binocular that price)..The ED820 seems to be different in other ways too...It is true,that the color is more neutral,perhaps more vibrant and contrasty,But I think Is NOT as sharp..It brings lots of detail in a more subtle way...I looked at the coatings too,and they seem different,perhaps better..I am suspecting that besides the quality of the glass ,the optical design is also different..For What I remember about the 820 Non ED,I think they are an Outstanding Value...And they are NOT miles(optically) from any high end binocular either!!!!I am not sure about the differences in design( I will call Nick Christa,He is a fan of Lazslo Kubala,that used to play in F.C Barcelona,My City,So I think he will tell me the secret!)</blockquote>