RE: Best binos for under $400
I love my Bushnell Legend 10x42 roof prisms. I think they currently go for around $330. My brother in law has a pair of Swarovski's, and sure they are better, but I don't spend hours looking through mine. For the amount of time I do spend glassing, say 15 or 20 minutes here and there, they work great. The new Legends have a magnesium body, and are a hair lighter than mine. They pull in plenty of light, and are really clear. I think they are a fantastic binocular for the price. Good Luck.