I've always been a cheap is good enough for me guy, but I bought a pair of these in 8x42 in 2008 I believe. They were easily the best glass I'd ever owned. I was really impressed with the low light performance. I'm sure the higher end stuff out there is noticeably better yet, but I've been happy with these. Last summer I was mowing my lawn and by chance I noticed them in the grass before I had the chance to run them over. I picked them up and the left side was full of moisture. I guess my five year old found them and was showing her cousin. She left them out there and it rained like two inches before I found them. Anyway, I sent them to Leopold and told them what happened. About a week later a brand new pair arrived in the mail. In my opinion, you can't beat that service. Free replacement of their bottom end glass that was seven years old and treated negligently. Can't go wrong with Leopold.