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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FrankD" data-source="post: 1244152" data-attributes="member: 18544">Alexis,I was hoping you would read this as I know you wanted to hear Bob's and my impressions of the bin. I look forward to seeing Bob's impressions because he can compare his directly with the 8x30 E II and the 8x32 SE. I do not expect it to be in their league but half way between them and the Nikon Action Extremes would be great, especially for the price.I will do my best to compare the Ultima DX to the Yosemite of the same configuration some time in the next week. I loaned the 8x30 Yosemites out to a friend but plan on getting them back shortly. Though not an apples to apples comparison I can compare them to the 6x30 Yosemites from an optical standpoint.To eliminate the obvious, the 6x30 Yosemite is brighter with better depth of field. The apparent field of view is significantlhy wider on the DX and even the true field of view (at 8x) is wider than the 6x30 Yosemite. The view is significantly "flatter" on the Yosemite. Perceived resolution would be a toss-up as both appear equally sharp. A slight edge might go to the Ultima DX. Color representation is just a bit more neutral on the Yosemite.Physically the two are quite different. The DX is obviously heavier with a thicker overall feel. The latter could be a bit of a benefit if you have larger hands as I do. The focusing mechanism on each feels fairly similar with a bit more resistance in the DX's. Probably the most significant difference physically is that the DX feels more like a "tank" in terms of construction. The physical weight gives it some of that feel but the fluidness of the eyecup bridge movement along with the eyecup rotation and the central hinge tension all feel more solid than that of the Yosemite.Hope this somewhat answers your question. I will have more to add when I get the 8x30 Yosemites back in my possession.Flare control is excellent on the Ultima DXs. I have not run into any situations thus far in which the DXs exhibited flare. However, because of the size and shape of the eyecups/eyepieces I do get some annoying reflections from stray light that enters next to my eyes.</blockquote>

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