Konica Minolta Activa WP-FP (8X40) Binocular

Pros: sharpness, value, waterproof, fogproof
Cons: Honestly cannot think of any

After 20 years I realized that the $20 binoculars I bought in college were likely not top notch. I shopped around and compared to other acquaintances who paid BIG money for theirs, in the $500-700 range. IMO, these compare very favorably. The clarity and brightness of the images are terrific. These were "Consumer Reports" rated 2nd overall to a pair cost hundreds of dollars more and rec'd a "Best Buy" tag.

Pros: Work as expensive -top of the line- optics
Cons: Eyecups could be more ergonomic

In my opinion as a birdwatcher and nature guide, these binoculars meet all the requirements of brightness and sharpness anyone could need and the price is just excellent for such a quality product.

Pros: stunning image, nice feel, durable
Cons: objective lens caps could have a slightly tighter fit.

These binoculars are sweet! They have a nice solid feel with an easy to hold exterior. The image is sharp bright and stunningly three dimensional. They have an available mounting bracket for easy mounting to a camera tripod. The neck strap is comfortable and the soft sided padded carrying case is light and durable. Diopeter adjustment is simple to set,but difficult to disturb.