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  1. pbjosh

    Observations on the GPO Passion ED 8X42

    All around sounds like a nice binocular. If it is comparable to the ED3 optically but with superior fit and finish and, importantly, superior service, could be a real-deal winner. Would still be curious to see a side by side with the Monarch 7 8x42. I got my M7 8x42 for a good price and think...
  2. pbjosh

    Observations on the GPO Passion ED 8X42

    Bruce and Jerry, I have the M7 8x42, like I said have looked through a very early Terra. Haven't seen a ton of the other recent competitive binoculars except some older Eagle Optic Rangers (pre ED) and the Zen Ray ED3 8x43. The Zen Ray are optically handily the best of the lot but build quality...
  3. pbjosh

    Observations on the GPO Passion ED 8X42

    With that FOV and compact size and weight a comparison to the Monarch 7 8x42 might be interesting. I was underwhelmed by an early Terra 8x42, my only exposure to it, but kind of gather they must have improved. In comparison I think the Conquest 8x42 is 97% of an alpha, only FOV is a bit lacking.
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