It's funny ... Saw a deer this morning too. I was able to sneak closer behind some big trees. What a joy and silent freedom. The old Dialyt is pretty stunning in those situations.
And then it went ... A dog came along from the other side, chuck is right. First they smell you, then they pick up movement and sound...
Deer have incredible smell. Red deer, in particular, can scent you from several kilometres away. You must always approach wild deer from downwind i.e. have the breeze in your face. It's the first thing a deer hunter learns.
Any issues like that with the EL 8x32 SV, are very overblown in my opinion.
Most users will be very pleased.
It is the best 8x32 available.
Jerry
I sold my SV 8x32's as I didn't particularly like the large size and ergonomics and even though it was a 2015 model it still had glare issues. Much prefer the Leica Ultravid HD Plus and the Zeiss Victory 8x32 FL. However, being primarily a deer hunter and nature, birdwatcher secondary to that, my requirements are probably different to a straight out birdwatcher.