I bought this pair of binoculars as a gift for a family member. The selection was made on the basis of test reports and the Amazon reviews. Both the recipient, as well as I have previously looked only by "older" binoculars. Therefore, the comparison with today's modern binoculars missing. Looking through these binoculars I was pleasantly surprised. A great, clear picture, even in dull autumn weather. Even the evening in the house, when viewed from one room to another at the label of a beverage bottle: Despite dim light a class presentation. The zoom feature I like, and it is not easy to find the desired item right away at full zoom. In terms of size just portable enough to have it on a walk or a hike there.