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Message: <blockquote data-quote="denco@comcast.n" data-source="post: 1377053" data-attributes="member: 25300">I'm just talking optics now but you are right that the Leica 7x42 BN's have a more comfortable exit pupil but surprisingly the Nikon SE's feel quite good. I think the eye relief of the Nikon's are just perfect for me. I am still keeping at least one pair of roofs for all the reasons you listed above. Waterproofness, ruggedness, smooth focus,cold weather use and ergonomics. I really compared my Nikon 8x32 LX L to the Leica's 7x42 BN's and although I think optically I like the Leica's a little better the Nikon LX L's won out because of their size and smooth focus. I really prefer the Nikon 8x32 LX L's over the Leica 8x32 BN's and find them more comfortable to use. I know I said I like the 7x42 BN's more than the 8x32 BN's but the Nikon 8x32's are better for me. I REALLY like the smooth focus especially over the Leica's(somewhat gritty focus).Dennis</blockquote>