$2700 for a pair of binoculars? Around here most folks just use a car and get lots of dear and elk.
I have long considered good optics my most important equipment after my bow or rifle - even when bowhunting. The ability to spot and evaluate an animal before it’s in range is invaluable.
The prices for new A-class optics (Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss) are getting off the charts, but there are other ways to get A-class optics, like buying a used pair of Swaros and getting them refurbished. I have three pairs of Swarovski binoculars - all of which I bought used and had them refurbished by Swarovski; their refurb prices are very, very reasonable.
Military needs this echelon of optics.
My son’s boss gave him some of those and my husband says they are a little better but there are much, much cheaper, quality binoculars out there.