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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Peewit" data-source="post: 1606386" data-attributes="member: 57492">Hi thereWe have 2 pairs of Vikings binoculars, and they have served us well.  Older pair was bought at an RSPB shop a few years ago, and the newer pair at the Bird Fair a couple of years ago.The older pair we have are 8 x 40 Field 8.2 they are as good as ever, and they are heavier to carry about, but they are functional that is the main thing.The newer pair we have are 10 x 42are smaller, lighter, and suited for my vision.  These are the pair we took to Spain 2009, and the rubber/plastic focus wheel cover decided to break away from the binoculars (to do with the heat I think)  Just a cosmetic thing but has not affected the binoculars at all.So Viking gets my thumbs up and my OH is interested about the new models on the market.  Thanks for the update.</blockquote>