Thanks to all for your comments and recommendations, but I'm still not interested in 28, 30, 32 objective lens. I want a 6 or 7 power with an objective of around 42 - 44. Something that really draws the light. Now I'm not opposed to a good set of Porro binoculars, but weight and bulk do enter into the equation. How about manufacturers,, I know the big three from Europe are supposed to be good and I bet they are, but are my eyes and ability to really tell the difference? Probably not unless there is a comparison and they're sitting side by side. So I'm thinking more along the lines of Bushnell, Nikon, Pentax etc, etc. You guys get the picture. So with that said any Jap models really jump out at you that fit my criteria? Maybe such a binocular doesn't even exist. I'll even bump up the price tag to $500. That may open up a few doors. That's way I'm here asking that the gun writers put a bug in these manufacturers ear. You never know unless you try. See ya, RRM
