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If I understand Vixen correct the 7x50 Foresta is the only binocular in the Foresta serie that make use of triplet lenses?
http://www.vixenoptics.com/binoculars/foresta.htm
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Mary
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If I understand Vixen correct the 7x50 Foresta is the only binocular in the Foresta serie that make use of triplet lenses?
Please note that on the Vixen Website, these binoculars appear to cost more than what I paid for mine, which seem to be the same thing. I paid $279 for mine and I am including a link to OPT (not where I bought mine from), so that the price I paid can be viewed.
http://www.optcorp.com/productList.aspx?mid=82&uid=108-110-647-771-773
Mary
http://www.vixenoptics.com/binoculars/foresta.htm
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If I understand Vixen correct the 7x50 Foresta is the only binocular in the Foresta serie that make use of triplet lenses?
http://www.vixenoptics.com/binoculars/foresta.htm
thanks for the link, but ?? it doesn't really confirm that the 7x50 is the only one that is a triplet. It doesn't mention anything about the 10x42 or 8x42.
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Mary
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I guess it is assumed that if it doesn't mention triplet lenses, then that particular binocular doesn't have them. At least, that is how I interpret it.
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hallelujah
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I sent them an e-mail inquiry, I will pass along any additional info as soon as they respond. Ain't advertising grand? 
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SPECTRUM I 20x65 FC JAPAN &
Orion 15x70 Little Giant II FMC JAPAN & Orion 20x70 Little Giant II FMC JAPAN
Orion 16x80 Giant FMC JAPAN & Orion 30x80 MEGAView FMC JAPAN
Barska 30x80 X-Trail LW FC & Burgess Optical Series II 20x90 FMC
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hallelujah
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I guess it is assumed that if it doesn't mention triplet lenses, then that particular binocular doesn't have them. At least, that is how I interpret it.
Mary
That was my take on it, as well, but, never assume ANYTHING. 
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Pentax 20x60 PCF WP II FMC & Orion 12x63 Mini Giant FMC JAPAN &
SPECTRUM I 20x65 FC JAPAN &
Orion 15x70 Little Giant II FMC JAPAN & Orion 20x70 Little Giant II FMC JAPAN
Orion 16x80 Giant FMC JAPAN & Orion 30x80 MEGAView FMC JAPAN
Barska 30x80 X-Trail LW FC & Burgess Optical Series II 20x90 FMC
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Mary
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I think if they had triplet lenses, it would definately be included in the product description.
Holy Cow Hallelujah! Do you have a "few" pairs of binos or what!
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hallelujah
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MARY,
NOT SO LOUD, I keep telling my wife that it's no different than collecting butterflies, or coins, or stamps. So far she doesn't seem very convinced.
I keep telling her to just think of it as 'furniture', or knick knacks, maybe one of these days she'll get use to everything. 
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Mary
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Whoops! Shhhhhh.... I agree, a bino collection is no different than any other collection. Tell her it's like having more than one purse. You need a different one for each outfit (purses, not binos) and each one is a different size.
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hallelujah
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Mum's the word. 
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/251850.html
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Pentax 20x60 PCF WP II FMC & Orion 12x63 Mini Giant FMC JAPAN &
SPECTRUM I 20x65 FC JAPAN &
Orion 15x70 Little Giant II FMC JAPAN & Orion 20x70 Little Giant II FMC JAPAN
Orion 16x80 Giant FMC JAPAN & Orion 30x80 MEGAView FMC JAPAN
Barska 30x80 X-Trail LW FC & Burgess Optical Series II 20x90 FMC
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hallelujah
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I heard back from Mike at www.vixenoptics.com and he said the 7x50 is the only one that he is aware of that has the triplet.
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Pentax 12x50 PCF WP II FMC & Pentax 16x60 PCF WP FMC &
Pentax 20x60 PCF WP II FMC & Orion 12x63 Mini Giant FMC JAPAN &
SPECTRUM I 20x65 FC JAPAN &
Orion 15x70 Little Giant II FMC JAPAN & Orion 20x70 Little Giant II FMC JAPAN
Orion 16x80 Giant FMC JAPAN & Orion 30x80 MEGAView FMC JAPAN
Barska 30x80 X-Trail LW FC & Burgess Optical Series II 20x90 FMC
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I would think Mike would know. I've met him about 2 years ago or so and he really is a great guy! I'm hoping he pays another visit to the local scope shop again soon!
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BobinKy
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Does anyone have first hand experience comparing the Vixen Foresta 7x50 to the Fujinon Polaris FMT-SX 7x50?
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Mary
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Bob,
I have not compared them, but I have looked at the Fuji's before, granted in the store and in the daytime and I really liked them. A little on the heavy side, but that seems to be typical Fuji. At that time, I did not have the money for them, or I probably would have bought them.
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Keithdrengen
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How is the bridge quality, and how smooth is the focus on the Vixen Foresta 7x50?
The measured vignetting ("5%") mentioned by EDZ, how much have you guys noticed this in an observing situation?
Another Question:
Are the Vixen Foresta the topmodel over the Ultima/Geoma?
Here in Europe the Foresta is slightly more expensive than the Ultima/Geoma. The Ultima/Geoma is even lighter and its aparent field is down at 46 degrees(7x50).
CJ
Edited by Keithdrengen (06/12/09 02:37 PM)
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Mary
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Keith,
This is one well made bino. The focus is easy although since I use mine for astro viewing, I rarely have to use the focus because once I set it, it stayed there so I rarely have to play with it. The bridge quality is excellent and I really have not noticed much if any, vignetting. This is really an excellent binocular.
Mary
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