Howdy Patchboy and welcome to the forums!

I agree that the Kahles are overpriced for the quailty they deliver. I looked at them long and hard before I bought my Swaro's. I decided if I was going to shell out that kind of cash, I might as well get the good un's (about $200 more). I personally do a lot of glassing in low light conditions, and the larger objective lenses do make a difference. I also like 10x power, especially when I'm on vacation in the mountains of New Mexico trying to spot elk.