Celestron UpClose G2 71234 - Binoculars 16 x 32 - roof - black

The reason I gave this binocular only 3 stars is because it doesn't come close to my Celestron UpClose 10x50 binocular. The optics are not as sharp and the neck strap is so thin that the cloth pulled away from the fiber strands, right at the connection. I've only had this pair for a few weeks. I use my binocs for watching wildlife in the local nature preserve. I thought the higher power would be better for getting closer views. The downside with more magnification, is the object is harder to keep in view because it has a smaller field of range. It also magnifies any shake if your hands are not as steady as they used to be. These are still good quality binoculars. The price is right. This one is much lighter and more powerful than my other set. Great weight if you are going to be carrying them around for a long period. The thin neck strap, however, will become uncomfortable after awhile. The lack of a way to change the neck strap is a negative. Myself, I like the quality of a porro prism binocular over the roof version. But weight, cost and power were the reason I chose this pair.