Well my birthday is coming up and I asked for a pair of Vortex crossfire 10x42 binoculars, and my girlfriend decided to get them for me for my Kansas turkey hunting trip! They came in the other day and she let me have them early. I have to say for $150 these binocs are awesome! I was reading the handicap parking signs in the walmart across the road at like 600 yards away with ease. Many people on here recommended them and they are worth every penny. I compared them to my Leapold 8x32 binocs and they arent even a comparison. I will let you know how they compare to my dad's nikons when I get home.