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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FrankD" data-source="post: 1498698" data-attributes="member: 18544">gcole,Hey, I tend to forget that words on a page don't always often convey an accurate representation of thoughts/feelings on an issue. I have been using the 7x36s off and on since I posted that. After going back and re-reading my earlier comments I cannot honestly say that I disagree with anything I posted earlier. However, sometimes I can be overly critical of an optical design. To put it in a better perspective I think these are entirely comparable in image quality to something like the Nikon Monarch or Bushnell Legend. I guess my "problem" is that I was hoping, with 7x, that some of the optical properties that separate $300 roofs from $900 roofs would not be as apparent.For what they are I think they provide good optical performance. At the $170 or even $200 price point I would consider these a good buy. I enjoy their ergonomics and fit and finish. Even their optics are entirely acceptable.All that matters is that you are happy using them.</blockquote>