I can't remember ever having a customer sending back a
binocular with the complaint that the
binocular was "too good". I suppose it can happen, but spending a bit more when buying a binocular can pay for itself. In fact, buying a premium binocular, like the
Nikon EDG or the
Swarovski EL or
Steiner Peregrine XP can actually be the best value if you expect to use a binocular hard and expect years of good service.
Premium binoculars are made for that very purpose; the best binoculars in the world stand the test of time. I've carried Leica binoculars, not to mention Swarovski binoculars and Zeiss binoculars and Nikon Premier binoculars for many, many years and have yet to be disappointed in terms of either performance or durability. Which is best? Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss or high end Nikons like the Nikon EDG? There is no best binocular when you get to this quality level. All premium binoculars are excellent. Personal preference really becomes the deciding factor.