If you need a way to
torture a binocular addict like me, here's a good one. Ask me to choose between a
Swarovski EL 8x32 or the new
Nikon 8x32EDG. I've always loved the Swarovski EL form the very first time I had one in my hand at a
birding festival. It was new, it was revolutionary and so perfectly balanced. The EL was so hard to put down, folks in line got angry from waiting. Haven't had a chance to hold the 8x32 EDG, but I have tested the
Nikon 7x42 EDG prototype and, well, wow! The way to a mans' heart may be his stomach, but the way to this girl's heart is a
premium binocular. Either will do, nicely, thank-you.