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Swift 8X42 Utralites (1 Viewer)

Mikbul

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I just couldn't pass on a pair for $99.00! Cleaned up nice, no optical issues. Mechanically they focus nice and smooth. I like them better than the 7X42's I just sold.
 

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This was my very first pair of binoculars in the early to mid '90s. My mother then got started shortly after with a pair of Swift Audubon's. Good memories.
 
Really nice. I understand these are closely related to the Ultima/Geoma range by Vixen (as well as to other brands). The recipe (very light, very capable, quite compact) works so well for me that I just wish they keep producing more versions focusing on the same principles. Luckily, every now and then a nice unit comes up at a great price: lucky you.
My "kitchen window pair" are the 7x50 Vixen Ultima (which I think share the main body with these) and I'm always amazed when I use them.
 
Narrow FOV but bright and super sharp on axis and very useable with glasses. One of my first bins, purchased to lend nonbirder friends on outings.

--AP
 
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