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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ceasar" data-source="post: 3339382" data-attributes="member: 26155">I don't know whether the old one is really better even though the optics are technically better than in the new one.  Most people will probably think that comparing those differences in the view caused by the changes in coatings  will be a distinction without a difference,  if they can even see them.  These are both modern, essentially new binoculars and the newest one has longer eye relief and virtually the same FOV and it is 2 or 3 ounces lighter in weight than the old one.  These are differences easy to determine compared to seeing the fine distinctions in the changes in the coatings of the glass from the new one.  It makes them easier for the average birder to use.    And the "new" diopter is really an old tried and true standard in the industry.   There is also something to talk about with the addition of a new "swaddling clothes" binocular case.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />  And best of all it is about $500.00 cheaper!:t:  Which is the real reason for the change!Bob</blockquote>