I really like it. Excellent clarity, bright and light enough that I can take it everywhere. I just bought it off my buddy who is a member here and a bigger optics guy than I will ever be. Here is a thread of him comparing the Kowa lines and Nikon ed50's http://www.rokslide.com/forums/show...50-had-them-together-for-a-couple-hours-today
It should answer most of your questions. Form my limited use so far, its been great and I'm very happy with it.