I can be as coldly objective as any person on this planet, especially when it comes to
binoculars and binocular specifications and performance. Being objective, though, also implies a commitment to truth and, in that case, I also have to say that when it comes to my personal choice in binoculars, there is also a huge subjective component. I have favorites and cannot always tell you, specifically, why they are my favorites. Compact binoculars are a case in point. I own the very best in the
Leica Ultravid,
Nikon Premier LX,
Swarovski Pocket (Crystal version) and will soon add the
Zeiss Victory Compact (maybe I should start my own birding club). I love them all, but which one would I keep if I could only have one? I have to honestly say it would not necessarily be the one that tested the best in terms of optics. The
choice would no doubt be made on emotional, rather than, technical reasons. Not about to divulge that secret, though, so I'll let you guess as to which
compact binocular I would keep and none of these premium compact binoculars of mine are for sale, anyway. Get your own compact binocular.