[NatureNS] Cornell Lab of Ornothology Binocular Ratings

From: Hans Toom <htoom@hfx.eastlink.ca>
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There is no recent update on the attached review that I can find but it =
still exists as the best and most reliable, read unbiased, review of =
binoculars I have found.

The Zeiss FL T* are the top rated as usual. I have owned and used these =
binoculars and they are indeed bright and sharp. Unfortunately, the law =
of diminishing returns kicks in and you can get 90% of the Zeiss quality =
at 10% of the cost. I sold my Zeiss FL T*'s and now use a less expensive =
and lighter pair and I am quite satisfied with my decision.

The Cornell review breaks your options down into Economy, Midprice and =
Top Gun. There is no need for me to parrot their work so here it is: =
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/Publications/LivingBird/Winter2005/Age_Binos=
.html

Hans
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owned and used these binoculars and they are indeed&nbsp;bright and =
sharp.=20
Unfortunately, the law of diminishing returns kicks in and you can get =
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the Zeiss quality at 10% of the cost. I sold my Zeiss FL T*'s and now =
use a less=20
expensive and lighter pair and I am quite satisfied with my=20
decision.</FONT></DIV>
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