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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jbower47" data-source="post: 3507003" data-attributes="member: 140780">(I looked through several pages of posts, and tried to assimilate some of what's already been discussed here...but I think I still need some advice. Sorry for what I am sure is one of those posts that pops up every 5 minutes.) I am looking for a pair of new sub-$500 (hard limit) binoculars, most likely 8X42s (what I'm used to). I currently have a pair of Eagle Optics Rangers and a my old trusty glove-box binoculars, a pair of Leupold Mesas of unknown provenance. I do not wear eyeglasses.Looking at what I can find online, and talking with folks, I think I've narrowed it down to 1) Nikon Monarch 7s, 2) Zeiss Terra EDs, 3) Vortex Viper HDs (assuming on sale less than $500).So any thoughts on the relative worth of these models, or any other models I should consider?Many thanks!</blockquote>