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Message: <blockquote data-quote="angelo225544" data-source="post: 1006937" data-attributes="member: 31246"><p>These are amazing binoculars! After trying several "Giant" binoculars for astronomy (casual observation), I ended up with a Swaro 15x56 Neu. The Fuji 16x70 is superb for astronomy, but the individual focusing limits its usefulness. The Swaro 15x56 is superb for birding as well, and feels positively miniature after handling a 16x70. Keeping in mind that the 15x56 SLC is only 4.5 ounces heavier than the 10x50 SLC (and feels no larger in ones hands), the 15x56 is a beautifully engineered instrument. Only the 10+15x50 Duovid comes close optically, but it doesn't equal the Swaro in terms of FOV and brightness. The Minox 15x58 ED is an excellent value, but is less bright, less sharp and has more CA than the Swaro). If you can afford it, you will never regret aquiring a 15x56 SLC.</p></blockquote><p></p>