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Will I ever get rid of my 16x70 Fujinons in exchange for a 22x100 or 25x100. Not a chance. I haven't found another binocular that equals the quality of the Fujinons. But there is room on my equipment shelf for a 100mm binocular. A good sample of either one of these would make a good choice.

edz

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I own the Obie 22X100s, and an old Burgess 25X100, pretty much the same as the Celestrons , I believe. I agree with your assessment; far from perfect, but I have gotten many pleasing views from each.

However, once I acquired a premium pair of 15X70s (the AP version, same as Garrett Signatures etc), I found myself reaching for my "cheap 100s" a whole lot less often. Sure, any 100mm will show more than any 70mm, but the views in the premium binos are so much more pleasing...

I know what the "correct answer" really is...I need to upgrade to a premium 100mm binocular, too! A bullet I'll get around to biting in the next year or so, probably...

I'm most seriously considering the Oberwerk fork-mounted, 45-degree 100mm binocular telescope, around $1700 for the complete package last tme I checked. A pretty big jump for me to make, but I'm pretty sure it's coming...

...any other possibilities that I should be considering in that ballpark??

Cheers,

Jim

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