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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RJM" data-source="post: 1834437" data-attributes="member: 66340">No I haven't. As I have mentioned in other threads, their Japan distributor only offers Bushnell's cheapest sub-$50 "toy" bins here in Japan.  I suppose the new Elites with ED objectives are now more competitive at their new low price, but they still have a much narrower AFoV compared to the Ultra HD. I sold my Nikon 8x30 EII, Kowa BD 8x32, and Swift 820ED 8.5x44 shortly after acquiring these. Perhaps I am an idiot, but felt the views from the Ultra HD was better in every respect. Seeing that the Ultra HD is now back to its original $280 price point at most online dealers, I feel fortunate to have picked up two pair for only $196ea including the camo fleece jackets!  Obviously this entire issue was due to my own mishandling. Not having a lot invested allows me more confidence in making these little repairs.  Rick</blockquote>