I know we have had alot of "Best Binocular Lists" but this is different. We are going to have winners in different categories just like the Academy Awards for motion pictures. Just copy and paste the categories and then enter your winners in each category. Here we go!
1)BEST OPTICS PERIOD: Nikon 8x30 EII
2)BEST OPTICS IN A ROOF PRISM COST NO OBJECT: Zeiss 8x32 FL
3)BEST OPTICS FOR LESS THAN $400.00 IN A ROOF PRISM: Zen Ray 8x43 ED
4)BEST OPTICS FOR LESS THAN $250.00 IN A ROOF PRISM: Nikon Monarch 8x42
5)BEST MONOCULAR: Zen Ray 8x42 ZRS HD
6)BEST ALL AROUND BIRDING BINOCULAR COST NO OBJECT: Zeiss 8x32 FL
7)BEST COMPACT 25MM AND UNDER: Zeiss 8x20 Victory
8)BEST MID-SIZE 28-33MM: Zeiss 8x32 FL
9)BEST FULL SIZE 40-45MM: Zeiss 8x42 FL
10)BEST BINOCULAR FOR GLASSES: Zeiss 8x42 FL
One can envision quite a few categories to reward all our binoculars:
Best waterproof binocular playing a supporting role to non-sealed porro
Best binocular under $100
Best chinese bino big-three owners refuse to buy
Best bino for "I'm not an optics person" birders
Best bino never to win any silly Best of contests
etc.