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Message: <blockquote data-quote="spunky12" data-source="post: 1478426" data-attributes="member: 31304">Nikon 8 x 20I have the nikon 8 x 20 HG L DCF and I am very happy and use them often (I have 4 bins and use these second most). I tried all the others and in my opinion the Nikon is equal to the Leica (at a much lower price) and better than the Swarovski and Zeiss.  The eyepieces are quite good and the focus and diopter adjusters are smooth with no backlash.  You quickly become comfortable with focus adjustment unusually located at the far end. The image is very good almost to the edge and all important depth of field is good.  As often noted, this size encourages you to carry them when you would not carry something larger.  Double hinge is very slightly inconvenient but easy to deal with and a solution for folded compactness. All small bins are a poor choice for low light situations.  This is a really good choice for a second purchase if you already have a good full-siz bin.Spunky12</blockquote>