Best in this price range - Zeiss 8x30 Conquest Binoculars

These aren't the only very good binoculars at this price point, but these are the best binoculars I've seen so far at this price point. Sharpness is great, even to the edge. Feels very sturdy, and have held up well for the past year, as one would expect given the price. The only con I can think of is that the focus adjusting wheel is a bit stiffer than what I would like, but it's not as stiff now as when I got it. I guess that it just needs to be used more often. The strap is very comfortable. The case looks fine, but it is soft-side only, so it won't provide a lot of protection.
Pros: Optical clarity
Cons: Slightly stiff focus wheel

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