Leica's are the same way i think. I think it's cause they are marketing these to out west guys, africa & european hunters. For bowhunters I bet they figure we'll just buy $200 range finders for example. I have the EL Swarovisions 10x42 and just love em & pack the Nikon range-finder seperate but it rarely gets used, especially bow hunting where I simply won't take a shot past 35 yards & don't need a range finder. Good catch for sure on that range limit on the short end!