Nikon EDG 10x32 Binocular

The EDG 10x32 binocular from Nikon aims to recreate world reference standards for resolution, handling, and features useful to seriously discriminating sports optic consumers.  They've essentially taken all that was good of the much-beloved 10x32 Premier LX "L" and enhanced it with a multitude of improvements that have evolved in sports optics in the years since that unit's debut.

While the optics of the Premier LX "L" were universally applauded for good reason, the 10x32 EDG is that tiny bit better.  Center-to-edge resolution performance, brightness consistency, and eye relief were all improved-quite a feat considering what they've improved upon.  Generally speaking, the 10x32 roof configuration is regarded as a binocular that provides bold subjects with long depth of field, and it is best suited to steady-handed users who are willing to exchange viewing angle for magnification.

The modern trend in sport optics has been towards the 'quadrangle' design of an open-hinged binocular, and this is the EDG's form as well.  You can actually interlace your fingers a bit between the optical tubes, and even lock your thumb with your index finger to make holding the unit steady a simpler task.  Nikon's also added a focus lock feature to their famous focusing dial-if you never touched a Premier LX "L" focuser, you'll be stunned by its ability to communicate to your finger and arrive exactly where you wish in just an instant.  Other niceties include the addition of a tripod adapter threading, horn-shaped eyecups standard, and a rainguard which helps keep your interpupillary distance setting.

Nikon's binocular line is backed up by the "No-Fault" lifetime warranty.  Regardless of what happens to your binoculars-even of your own negligence-Nikon will repair or replace (at their option) your binocular for just $10 plus the return shipping costs.