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Cons: As noted in many reviews, this bino lacks good water seals and inert gas purging.

Pros: Over the 30 years I\'ve used these glasses in rainy Washington state, I have only once had a problem with moisture getting inside the housing (which was quickly fixed by Nikon\'s service center). In all other regards I have truly enjoyed owning this fine binocular for hunting, birding, viewing scenery, and watching spectator sports (particularly college football). Their compact size, ergonomics, outstanding optics, and versatile use has made these glasses my \"gold standard\" for binos. Most recently I decided to add another bino, the Vortex Razor UHD 8x42. It has many excellent qualities, and gives me a wide FOV. However, purely in terms of optical excellence, I think it\'s a dead heat between the two binos. So, I have changed my plan to sell the Nikon, and will keep it to pass along sometime to my grandson.

Summary: The Nikon Superior E is an outstanding bino. If you own it, don\'t sell it; if you don\'t own it, and have a chance to acquire it for a fair price, you should buy it!

Cons: Only 'showerproof', not waterproof. Objective caps not supplied, rainguard could be easily lost unless attached to strap. Special bracket required for attaching to tripod.

Pros: Solidly built, but not too heavy. Neglible CA, perfect 3-D view. Accurate focusing, very good FOV. Accurate colour rendition. Very easy on the eye, and in the hand. Very bright, even at twilight. Excellent suppression of glare.

Summary: The best porro out there. Dare I say it: one of the best pair of binoculars ever produced (along with the SE 10x42). Probably better than a similar product by any of the 'Big 3'. My favourite birding glass.

Cons: No "status" if that`s a concern for you.

Pros: 3d view no roof can equal, at any price.

Summary: Clearly developed and built by a team for whom the optical and mechanical quality had to be as good as it could possibly be. Arguably still the optical benchmark all must equal to be considered "Alpha" . I`v been Birding with mine alongside friends with various "Alpha`s" and in any light or weather the equal or better all of them, a truly amazing optic, one for those who value the view above fashion or status.

Cons: Slightly touchy on eye placement compared to the Nikon EDG and rubber eye cups.

Pros: Superb view out to the edge and realistic presentation due to the 3D ability of a porro.

Summary: This is a relatively light weight and comfortable to hold binocular that provides a view at least equal to best out there. Sharpness, contrast, and the ever so slightly warm color balance, along with the precise focusing, are all excellent. The deeper 3D effect of the porro gives a different presentation than an equivalent roof.

Cons: Theoretically not water "proof"

Pros: Incredible view. Almost "magic" 3D image with colors and details as clear as it's possible to get. Very comfortable. Obviously high quality build.

Summary: Brilliant! I really "lucked out" with this purchase (half price sale on world class binoculars.

Cons: Not waterproof

Pros: Excellent sharpness, even on the edge, lightweight, ergonomic, good CA correction, neutral colors - no color bias, pinpoint resolution, Magnesium chassis, large corrected field of view - sweetspot

Summary: Usefull tool for observation nature, long trips where the weight has important role, and in its category also very good for astronomy. One of best price performance ratio in binoculars. The flaw is that it is not waterproof, but I think that it could resist smaller rain.

Cons: Not "waterproof" but very well sealed. Never had any issues and don't have worries. Only significant usage negative is slightly slow focusing, due to the good, tight sealing - but this is really minor.

Pros: Alpha level optics at beta level price. So unfortunate that Nikon discontinued this superb optical instrument. Handling, feel and operation are excellent, unless you have problems with porros in general (I don't). Contrast, brightness, flat field, sharpness to the edge are outstanding.

Summary: While not "waterproof", I've been using both porros and fully WP roof prisms for ~45-50 years in all sorts of conditions, and only had a cheap pair of Bushnells from the 1970s ever fog. Would have been nice but unlike others, don't think it's a real issue. I don't hose down binoculars or fall into streams with optics hanging from my neck; too experienced or not stupid enough maybe! Shock resistance is for me a bigger plus of roofs, but that too has only been an issue with the ancient Bushnells. These are top notch.

Cons: Crap bag Not Waterproof

Pros: Superb resolution Amazingly bright image Feels great in the hands. Good eye relief

Summary: Simply the best Porro out there. Super sharp images matching roofs costing over twice as much. Such a shame they are not waterproof. http://www.flickr.com/photos/binoculars/

Cons: Not waterproof

Pros: The view

Summary: Best glass i have used, ever.I could never afford this optical quality in a roof, assuming it is available in a roof somewhere north of $2000 USD

Cons: Not weatherproof. Rainguard is a bit of a nuisance and doesn't fit well. No status points with the Big 3 roofer crowd (although the SE's preform as well or better than most of their competition).

Pros: Spectacular optics, as good as anything I've seen for almost four times the price.

Summary: Still one of the finest small binoculars made.

Cons: They don't have the newest pull-out eye cups, and with my eyeglasses they have to be centered properly or black out. I'm being very picky.

Pros: Incredible clarity, beautiful 3-D view, flat field, extremely bright for an 8x32, feel very familiar holding them, nice weight.

Summary: I've not looked through many other binos, although had a new Swaro 8x42 SLC-HD for a month. Optically I could see little difference, although the Swarovskis were more eyeglass friendly and sl. wider field. The Swaros were only slightly brighter at dusk and did not have the 3-D view of the Nikon porro. I've also used an Leica 8x32 Trinovid which frankly didn't come close to the Nikon SE 8x32. The Nikon SE's (I've also had a 10x42) are optically superb and feel great. The price is right also.

Cons: Not waterproof

Pros: Perfect resolution and color fidelity. "WOW" factor off the charts.

Summary: Best of the Best