I don't think I'm the only one who thinks they are sharper on axis. Erik on Cloudy Nights and just a few days ago on this forum Plyscope told you his Habicht was sharper on axis than his EII. Erik, Plyscope, and I make three (30%) so where is the other 7 who think their EII is sharper on axis than their Habicht????
Dennis understand that I LOVE my EII's and they are FANTASTIC but the Habicht (at least Erik's, Plyscope's and mine) are a little sharper on axis. My favorite porro for most birding is my 8x30 EII, it is a GREAT binocular. And the 8x30 EII is a little easier to focus than the 8x30 Habicht....of course the Habicht is a little smaller, little brighter, little sharper on axis, fully waterproof, etc.
Steve