I already own the Canon IS 10x30 and 10X42 L. I wanted something that would reach further and not be as shaky as my standard 15x50. The 18X50 are superb! You may want to do the same thing I did with these and the 10X42 set, and that is invest in some good Hoya filters to protect the objective lens.

In an unscientific survey I'd say these have emerged as a favorite among deployed soliders conducting mounted patrols, looking out the window of a vehicle jostling down unimproved roads.

The stabilization of the view is mind blowing. I was a bit concerned about spending this much money on a pair of binoculars. We love to casually birdwatch and my wife and I live for most of the year on a catamaran sailboat and the rolling of the deck can create some steadying issues using our...

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Close Focus; Compact; Quality Lenses; Strong Construction; Works Well With Glasses

By far the best binoculars i've owened. simply amazing what image stabilization does. Now I can see very detailed moon without getting worried about stable hands.

Superior build quality; Reliable; Durable; Easy to use

As a long term Leica owner I knew I could not improve on the lens quality. However I wanted greater magnification for bird watching minus the shake. The Canon has lived up to the promise and the image stabilising is a wondrous thing.

I have been an avid birder watcher for several decades. I've owned most of the top-of -the-line European binoculars (Zeiss, Leica, etc.) over the years. I purchased the Canon 12x36 IS binocs almost 6 years ago and I love them.

Wow

Best binoculars money can buy. Incredibly be able to see the object completely still with 18x magnification. Expensive as s'atan but what can you do ....