habichts leather or rubber version (1 Viewer)

bockos

Well-known member

• Oct 1, 2015

• #1

I want to ask is there any differences between the leather and the rubber version of habichts 10x40 for the stiff focuser and the small eyecups? Is this small eyecups in the leather version a big problem? Is the focuser stiff only in the leather version? Are the eyecups and focuser better in the rubber version?

 

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PHA

Well-known member

• Oct 1, 2015

• #2

Hello bockos,

Shouldn´t be any differences between both Habichts.

PHA

 

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chartwell99

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• Oct 1, 2015

• #3

PHA said:

Shouldn´t be any differences between both Habichts.

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Other than weight and protection from minor bumps.

 

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PHA

Well-known member

• Oct 2, 2015

• #4

Hi chartwell,

Yes, of course! I mean in optics and mechanics, bockus concerns.
I agree is MUCH BETTER the GA than the leather one.

PHA

 

Rathaus

Well-known member

• Oct 2, 2015

• #5

I've got both...get the GA.

it has better eyecups.

The rubber is so handy...not just for protection and bumps but it stops the binoculars from sliding about...off a rock, off the dashboard, off the car seat etc etc. not many mention this but it's a huge advantage imo. Optically identical. Best in 10x. Focusing is identical. It'll loosen with proper use....like a Porsche gearbox in the old days.

Rathaus

 

Theo98

Eurasian Goldfinch

• Oct 4, 2015

• #6

bockos said:

I want to ask is there any differences between the leather and the rubber version of habichts 10x40 for the stiff focuser and the small eyecups? Is this small eyecups in the leather version a big problem? Is the focuser stiff only in the leather version? Are the eyecups and focuser better in the rubber version?

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Have a 2014 8x30 W leatherette and a 2015 10x40 W GA armored. Both look like they came off the assembly line and although bought as used, are as perfect as new, optically and mechanically!

Focusers: Both are equally stiff and will need more use to break-in, as has been mentioned in several BF post (not currently ready for prime time birding).

Eyecups: For my eyes, the 8x30 smaller eye cups need perfect eye placement to get a full sight picture. The 10x40's are more forgiving, allowing me quicker FOV acquisition. The 10x40's larger rubber eye cups are also very comfortable (I do not wear glasses).

Ted