[Maine-birds] binoculars query

I have some grant money and want to buy binoculars for a birding club at school. After googling around, I discovered Vanguard Spirit XF 8 x 42 binoculars. They're pretty highly rated for beginners, which would meet my kids' needs. Does anyone have these? Like them? Dislike them?

I am also considering a couple of pairs of Nikon Monarch 8 x 42s like my own -- partly because they're good and partly because of Nikon's lifetime warranty.

I'd appreciate any feedback about binoculars for an elementary birding club.

Thanks.

Julia

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