Great binoculars papilio ii 8.5x21 - Pentax U-Series Papilio II 8.5x21mm Porro Prism Binoculars

I bought the 6.5 Papilio binoculars a couple of years ago, they weren't marked "I" or "II", I picked them knowing they would gather more light than the 8.5. They are excellent and open a new dimension in binoculars for close up viewing. Bugs and flowers are amazing to look at and I am not a bug and flower person. I do like to watch birds and the deer,squirrel, rabbits, etc. in my back yard and when I hunt. I had to try the 8.5s, to get an even closer view, I was not disappointed. Both pairs are best in daylight and not designed for dawn and dusk, the 8.5 are a little hard to hold as steady with the higher magnification but the views are amazing. They are not made for all around use but I think anyone who tries them will be impressed. Everyone I showed them to were amazed, they are like a microscope in your hands. If lost, broken, or stolen I would replace them. I can't brag on them enough. The only drawback is the strap is not comfortable on my neck, I haven't replaced them or added a pad.