NIKON EDG 10x42

Price: $2,000
Contact: nikonsportoptics.com

With this remarkable entry built on ED glass, Nikon has set a new standard for high-end binoculars. The test team was wowed by the EDG's stunning resolution; bright, contrasty image; comfortable open-bridge design; and generous eye relief. Evaluators noted its ability to resolve overlapping shadowed limbs in a tree line 100 yards away. Even when compared to its nearest competitor, the Nikon's optical clarity stood out. The EDG (pronounced "Edge") came in near the top in the low-light test and its resolution was second only to the Leica Ultravid's (though both far exceed the resolving ability of the human eye). If you demand the best optics money can buy, and appreciate a lightweight bino, delightful ergonomics and a wide field of view, the EDG will exceed your highest standards.

TESTERS' COMMENTS: It's like looking out of a huge, spanking-clean picture window; I could look through these all day; Simply superb in every respect.

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