>>812624I use a Vortex Raptor 8.5x32 which i think is very good all-rounder. I use it for stargazing, watching birds and other wildlife, checking land marks, and finding routes above treeline. I'ts not too heavy although a bit bulky but for the price i don't think it was a good buy. I don't have much to compare it with because before that i used a very cheap 10x50.