Wouldn't you say the new Zeiss 8x42 SF is an improvement in ergonomics over the older 8x42 FL? For some people maybe the older FL is preferred. You can't please everybody with a new product but you try.
Dennis,
Agree, the 42 SF is improved over the FL both optically an ergonomically. While i would welcome any optical improvement in the 32, changes in the ergonomics may well be required by the improved optics as well as by purely ergonomic design considerations. If the excellent ergonomics of the 32 are improved overall as well whatever the reason, so much the better.
That said, I do agree with a few others here - I still love the FL look in the 32. Somehow it still looks great and powerful in it's short squat format, while the 42 does look dated as some others say, even a little awkward now to me.
Mike