Is it just me or am I getting picky about focusing on a binocular? I can understand a rough focusing, gritty focuser on a cheap binocular, but I expect much more on a premium bino. I look for a bino that is not only fast to focus, but one that is smooth as butter and which leaves little doubt as to when it is in focus. I don't have time to focus one way, then the other when focusing on a bird. I want it in focus, right now. Nor do I want a gritty feeling or high spot or anything else that might distract me when focusing. I want my attention on that bird.
Which is my favorite premium binocular in this regard? Never tested a poor focusing
Swarovski EL or
Leica Ultravid, but my favorite focuser has to be the Nikon Premier LX. I've tested all sizes of the
Nikon Premier LX and have yet to find one that did not please. Focusing has been consistently fast smooth and sure. Nice job, Nikon.