Many people like these binoculars. Great for spotting boats in the distance, birds and stars at night (great to see not just the 7 sisters so easily, but dozens of stars beyond). Easy to focus, powerful, durable. If there's a downside it's the weight/height when hiking/climbing. Not light and not small, but for me they are worth taking with me. They go pretty much everywhere I go these days. Thumbs up.