Conquest HD 10x42
I had picked up a pair of the Zeiss Conquest HD 10x42 binoculars a while ago. They are full size and not particularly light weight, but they are clear and bright. These are good quality binoculars and I like them.
I still like the Swarovski binoculars better but these are a whole lot less expensive (half the price or so). I have formed the opinion that the Conquest line is a bit overpriced due to the nice little Zeiss label, but they are still good products. To me they compare fairly well with the Meopta and the top-of-the-line Vortex binoculars. I think I like the Meoptas the best of that group but the Conquest is a tiny bit lighter and would be my second pick. If I find the right pair of 8x Conquest binoculars on sale I will probably pick them up for my wife.
Anyone looking for a nice pair of binoculars would not go wrong with the Conquest if they are in the budget.
Disclaimer: I am an ordinary guy - not an optics "expert".