I recently looked through a new Swarovision 8.5x42 EL and I noticed the "Absam Ring" is gone! Swarovski must have improved the Swarovisions along the way. The "Absam Ring" is that small ring that is slightly out of focus as you look towards the edge of the FOV and then the edge is sharp again. Now it seems they are totally sharp right to the edge. Big improvement. For those with new Swarovisions have you noticed this in your binoculars?