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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fguo79" data-source="post: 3667345" data-attributes="member: 72291">Jumped on the deal of Bushnell Legend M 8x42 for $153. Package was delivered this morning. A few observations:1. Diopter ring is made of metal. I know this because the binocular body was cold when I first opened the package and the diopter ring has the cold touch of metal.2. Focus wheel is very hard to turn when it's cold (greasy oil type?). Once warmed up, it turns very well. A little backlash is observed on my copy.3. Optical performance is superb. I compared it with my Leica Trinovid 8x42 (2012-2015 model) and Cabelas Guide 8x32. I can't detect any CA in the center view of Bushnell, while Leica has noticeable CA and Cabelas has even more.4. Color balance is neutral in Bushnell, while Leica color is a bit on the warmer (pinkish) side and Cabelas is on the cooler (bluish) side.5. Bushnell is the brightest and most transparent one among three. Given its 92% transmission, this is expected.6. Ocular lens cover doesn't fit sung in due to the bump of diopter ring.7. Coating on the object looks very high end, magenta and purple tint with very low reflection.8. Overall build quality is not bad, although there are a few places manufacturer needs to improve on its build and assembly precision.I am really impressed by the optical performance of Bushnell Legend M 8x42 during daytime use. It makes me sad that my Trinovid is obsolete in terms of optics now.</blockquote>