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Message: <blockquote data-quote="waterman74" data-source="post: 3275311" data-attributes="member: 134203">Frank,I have noticed the Vixen mentioned several times, but I have yet to research it, most likely out of my price range for the time being.  When you said 7x50B and I looked at it,  it seemed way too expensive, that was the reason for the comment about the Fujinon.  So, if you are talking about the Jena, then those seem to be more reasonable,  I may get  one of the Zomz since , I believe they use the Zeiss lenses.  I'm just waiting for the right ones, although the Jena may be in my future also.  That is quite a collection of vintage binoculars.  Can you give me some pros and cons of the different Japan makes as I'm looking at lots of the same brands.  Namely Sears, Binolux, Jason, Swift, Tasco?  Could you also rate them High to Low brand wise... I would assume that the Swift brand would be on top, but maybe not?Thanks for the comment Binastro on the Yukon's'  I also read a review on them, that said they may not be that great in lowlight, so scratch those for now.  I also read where some say they are BAK4 and some say they are BAK7 prisms.Thanks....onward and upwards</blockquote>