RE: Choices?
I went with the Zeiss 4.5 X 14 mostly on the basis of cost. I had a pair of Zeiss 10 X 42 binoculars, but sold them before last season and got a set of 15 X 56 Swarovski binoculars. I think the Swarovskis have better optical clarity, but I decided to stay with the zeiss scope because I can make my decision as to whether a buck is a shooter with the binoculars. The zeiss scope is great in low light, so I can be confident of taking a shot at any time during legal shooting hours, the image is just not as crisp and clear as the Swarovskis.