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I wasn't blown away by the optics of this brand of binoculars, but they are light and comfortable. I did not want a heavy, bulky item, so I think the sacrifice in optics is worth the added comfort.

My husband is pleased with these binoculars. They are the perfect size for his game trips and I guarantee you that he will haul them everywhere, especially all the sports games. It's not everyday he manages to sit close, so these binoculars will satisfy him even in the worse seats.

I had to return mine. Maybe they were defective, but unless I held them "just so" I experienced huge brightness shifts and blackouts. Recommend sampling optics in stores before buying online.

I bought 3 binoculars as X'mas gifts this year. Each has almost the same price tags from Nikon, Olympus and Canon. I tried them on to compare before I gave them away. And without a doubt, these Canon came away a winnner from the other two. The sight is cleaner and brighter. Not taking away from the other two, they are also clear and bright. But when compared with Canon, these one blew them away. And to think this is the cheapest of the lot.

I own several pairs of binoculars and these are my favorite! They are small as noted by several of the other reviewers, but there really isn't any reason why this should be an issue. The optics are great that the adjustments are easy. These have a permanent place in my daypack and get used several times each week.

Four years later (2008) - Still my favorite binoculars! They go from the shooting range to the live theater with ease and do their job wonderfully. I'd buy them again in a heartbeat.