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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ceasar" data-source="post: 1478451" data-attributes="member: 26155">Tero,(I'm waiting on the Vortex 9 x 36 too--and getting tired of waiting too!  When they said they would be out in early spring, I assumed they meant this year!)But anyway, and I've harped on this before: If you want to get a world class 10 x 32 without paying through the nose, (I own 2 other cheaper ones and they are in the minor leagues) your only option is the Nikon 10 x 32 LX L, which we all know is being discontinued.  I try to buy all my binoculars at discount prices and I will tell you flat out that this is the best binocular I ever had a deal on.  I've had it a year now, and I use it almost every day.  I've never been more pleased with a binocular deal and I got real good prices on my Nikon 8 x 32 and 10 x 42 SE's.  After using the 10 x 32 LX L, I'm convinced that it was underpriced at it's original undiscounted price.  I doubt very much that the much more expensive Leica, Swarovski and Zeiss versions could be any better.  My 10 x 42 SE, unsurprisingly, is optically better, but as a whole package, the 10 x 32 LX L roof is just "one fine" binocular and a real pleasure to use.So get out your mad money and get one while you can.  You should be able pick one up for about $650.00.Bob</blockquote>