I read a review at betterviewdesired.com that said the new Audobons are even better than the old ones. I have the old ones and they are very good, the new ones should be awesome. Incredible brightness and clarity, excellent field of view. I've done a lot of side-by-side comparing with some of the big names and can barely see any difference- then I look at the price tag! I keep wanting an excuse to spend big money on a new set of binos but my old Swifts don't make it possible. A real value!!!