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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FrankD" data-source="post: 2950674" data-attributes="member: 18544">Hermann, I spent about an hour with them on the large deck of an conservation science center. I was comparing the Monarch 7 to two Opticron models, a Leupold and the Ziss Onquest HD. Sky was semi cloudy at the time. I didn't notice any stray light issues with them. With so many variables that come into play with that type of performance concern I can't really comment further. If I can wrangle an evaluation pair off of Mike Friedberg then I will be sure to check for it.Andre,I did try a pair of 8x32 LXLs at the center but not in direct comparison to the M7s. Going by memory the M7s view was brighter with better contrast and more immersive overall in experience. The LXLs had notably better edge performance all be it with a 25 foot narrower field of view. I will try to post more later but am typing this on my cell phone so want to keep this brief.The M7 was certainly lighter in weight as well. Samandag,I definitely wasn't complaining about the $380 price they sell for here. They are certainly worth it....and then some. I was more complaining about not having the $380 right now to buy it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></blockquote>