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Message: <blockquote data-quote="iambirding" data-source="post: 254949" data-attributes="member: 12991">i thought it might be interesting for everyone on the forum to put there 5 favorite bins that they've used or tried out. please- no one should post the ones that they would like to own but have not tried out yet. and these should be your favorite bins to watch birds or whatever with; obviously optical quality is a must but also feel and just a pair you really like to have with you. any maginfication or size is fine. 1- being the best and 5 being your least favorite. please just list bins and comments based on your list that way we have a condensed list so everyone's favorites bin choices are all on one thread. thanks, i hope you enjoy it.1. swaroski el 8.5 X 42 (a good all around bird glass. so far the only company that really has fit almost all needs a birder could have.)2. nikon venturer lx 8 x 32 (a bit small and heavy. but xcellent optics)3. swaroski slc 8 x 50 (heavy and close focus is not good, otherwise #2)4. pentax dcf sp 8 x 43 (perfect feel, balanced, light weight, optics are great,  fov is not good.)5. Bushnell Legend 8 x 42 ( heavy but i like the feel. colors don't match the DCF SP)  :clap:</blockquote>