I bought a pair of Nikon Premier LX L 10x25 12 years ago ( long before I started doing any freelance work for Nikon) I believe and haven't regretted the purchase once. My Premier's have been all over the world and in all types of adverse conditions. Because of their size they are my go to vacation/hiking bino's. Great glass, compact and weigh just over half a pound.
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