Vanguard ED Binoculars

Vanguard ED Binoculars - Not your typical binoculars, Vanguard's top-of-the-line Endeavor ED binoculars deliver sharpness and clarity like never before with exceptional light transmission and remarkable color resolution and contrast. Other features include an ergonomic, open-bridge design for a comfortable use, a wide view angle, BaK4 roof prisms, an anti-reflection coating, large focus adjustment wheel and long eye relief. The magic behind its performance lies in the premium ED glass, which reduces color dispersion to provide high resolution colors and clarity. Endeavor ED has BaK4 roof prisms and special lens coatings for unbelievable quality. Nitrogen-charged and o-ring sealed, Endeavor ED is waterproof and fogproof to take on challenging weather conditions.

Extra low-dispersion, ED glass
BaK4 roof prisms
Waterproof/fogproof
Anti-reflection coating
Contemporary design

I would rate these with the Monarch 7 but $150 less with the rebate they have for 2012. Everything feels quality on these binoculars. I like the 10.5x45, they are a perfect combination of magnification and light gathering.