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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kflan22" data-source="post: 2943167" data-attributes="member: 123322">Carson 3D 8x42I received the Carson 3D today.  Much of the same comments about the 3D ED apply here as far as construction, focus, and the size of the sweet spot.  I do notice the lack of ED glass in this standard model, but view is still good.  They would be comparable to the Monarch 5 in clarity and brightness but that is only my recollection of the monarch as I sold it a few months ago.   Like I have said before, I apologize for not being able to write a detailed review like some I have read on here.  My opinion is the only thing I feel confident about passing along and both the Carson 3D & 3D ED look good through my eyes.  I would recommend both at their respective price point.</blockquote>