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  1. J

    Pulled the trigger on new ED2 7x36s

    I understand, Chuck. The focus problems on yours are much, much worse than on mine. The optics of these things are very impressive, though. Yes, the FL was probably a bit better in a few ways (slightly brighter, better edge performance), but I really like these ED2.
  2. J

    Pulled the trigger on new ED2 7x36s

    Chuck, You didn't ruffle my feathers with your comments, I just didn't understand why you thought the ED2 could not serve as a full time bino. I think the slop present in your focus knob is much greater than what exists in mine or the other ZR models I own/have owned. You could try contacting...
  3. J

    Pulled the trigger on new ED2 7x36s

    Hi Steve, I've got a pair of the 10x43 ED4 and also owned the 7x43 ED3. This ED2 definitely has more 'slop' or, maybe slack would bed a better term. That said, it isn't that bothersome and certainly doesn't hinder my every-day use. It is simply an annoyance I notice in testing and mostly forget...
  4. J

    Pulled the trigger on new ED2 7x36s

    The slop in focus is definitely annoying, but mine is no worse than the old EL I had. The best focus I've used was on the Nikon EDG and Lxl. The FLs also has a good focus. When you said you wouldn't want it as a primary birding binocular, I assumed you meant due to the optics more than the...
  5. J

    Pulled the trigger on new ED2 7x36s

    Interesting analysis, Chuck. I've used the 7x36 most of this week as my sole binocular (too wet and cold for the Nikon SE) and really haven't felt at a loss at any point any time. I haven't noticed the truncated exit pupil issue, but I've never noticed that in any set of binos I've used.
  6. J

    Pulled the trigger on new ED2 7x36s

    I picked up a pair of these for my employee to use when he's assisting with surveys (I'm currently using the 10x43 ED4 for my work surveys). First impressions (I got them today) are that they are fairly bright, supress CA well, and are very 'easy on the eyes' in that they take almost no...
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