Was not expecting much but 16x ONCE focused properly was sharp ..crucial you adjust the diopter correctly ..stays focused..too dark for sky clusters but great for Moon and Jupiters moons and hreat for long distance observation as long as you rest binos rubber eyepiece cups on your eye sockets not a lot of eye relief for eyeglass wearers so suggest the 10x32 as has more and great for the sky and birds..a real surpride how smooth it opens up too..no its not quite a $300 ed dont be silly ..but performs far above its usually discounted price point.