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Message: <blockquote data-quote="leicaeddy" data-source="post: 394840" data-attributes="member: 16083">For the "tunnel view"issue, I forgot to mention that I had the same feeling when I used PIF. My primary glass is Leica 10x50. Maybe I was too accustomed to wide-field model when I tested the glass. Therefore, whenever I use 7x50s, I would feel the views are omewhat narrowed. It is O.K. for 7x50 glasses, but would discount the otherwise great view IMHO. When scanning the milky way, I always stick to wide field models, despite poorer edge performance. Nontheless, it is purely personal performance. Some of my friends always opts for sharpness first. But I am willing to sacrifice a little bit sharpness for wide field anyway.I would not question its structural integrity but I doubt whether it will be as robust as PIF and FMT. When I held the SP the feeling it gave me was not as "solid" as its Japanese contenders. Because it is not rubber armored, it is not scratch resistant. Therefore it is not suitable for daily field uses. I used to take my PIF for bushwalkings but I would not take Prostar to do the same. My friend would wrap it with a thick cloth when using it. It is not a concern if you want to keep it for life, but if you consider to resell it someday (for upgrading or whatever), then you would have second thought.Regarding the ER issue, 16mm is enough for me even with my glass on.Having said that, I still think Prostar is optically the best 7x50 in the market. I just have some opinions on its ergonomics and mechanics, compared to its counterparts. If the originator looks for the best 7x50, it definitely worth serious consideration. $435 US for a SP in almost new condition? What a deal!</blockquote>

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