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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BruceH" data-source="post: 3507028" data-attributes="member: 106398">Another brand to add to the list is the Vanguard Endeavor ED and the Endeavor ED II 8X42.  I have the Endeavor ED and the Zeiss Terra, both in the 8X42 and consider them equivalent.  I like the handling and ergonomics of the Terra better.  One noticeable difference is the color balance whereas the Terra is a little more on the warmer side.  Both have very fast focus mechanisms, the Endeavor being faster and counter clockwise from close to infinity.  Some folks have reported CA issues with the Endeavor but I am inclined to believe that was due to some sample issues.  The Nikon is a very popular model and would be worth checking out.  It has a nice wide FOV of 420 ft at a thousand yards however there were some early reviews saying the center view was not overly large.  I personally would pass on th 8X42 Viper because of the smallest FOV at 347 ft.  Vortex, Vanguard and Zeiss have lifetime transferable warranties in the US.  Nikon is to the original owner and I think a receipt from an authorized dealer may be required.  I believe Vanguard and Vortex are lifetime no fault.There is a thread today indicating that a new revision of the Terra is coming out.  Nothing confirmed but it is only a body change.  If true, that may mean some good closeout pricing on the original Terra.On Edit:Ops, just noticed this is your first post - Welcome to the Forum!!!</blockquote>