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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mooreorless" data-source="post: 1669688" data-attributes="member: 28262">If it was me I would go with something with lifetime warranty, and there are quite a few binoculars that have that or at least the people that sell them say so. The original post he did say he was looking for 8x40 or some such. I have recommended the Swarovski 8x30 SLC and this doesn't fit the 8x40 range. IMO the full size Swaro and Meopta binoculars are too heavy and is why I said about the Swaro 8x30 SLC and I must say the focuser located at the front is no problem for me and I actually like it better and to all the naysayers I say 8-Po<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />  Some of the best bang for the buck out there right now are the EO Atlas Optics Intrepid ED 8x42 with ER of 17mm,close focus 6.5 ft. weight 26.6 oz. for 289.99 shipped, this has EO Platinum Protection unlimited, unconditional lifetime warranty. Another would be the Zen-Ray of similar specs. The Bushnell 8x42 Legend roof prism with 18ER and weight of 24.5 oz. is another one that even Frank D on here recommends cost $209 shipped but out of stock right now at EO.      If money no object the Zeiss 8x42 FL would be the way to go, not sure on long term build QC but they have  lifetime warranty.  Some have complained about diopter adj. and or where it is located, I found it no problem.Regards, Steve</blockquote>

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