Hello,
I am considering adding a lightweight pair of binoculars. One that is considerably lighter and smaller than my NL 10x32 and SLC 8x42, but larger and more comfortably in use than my Curio 7x21. I was thinking about the CL 8x25 or the VP 8x25, but now I am leaning towards a 8x30 because a 8x25 can still be quite fiddly in use.
I tried the Habicht 8x30, but I prefer smaller/lighter, a smoother focuser and a bit more robust (they will be my "going out with family when bird watching isn't the main purpose"-binoculars.)
I don not really feel attraction to a Nikon 8x30. Nikon just isn't my brand. Leica unfortunately doesn't have a 30mm size, otherwise I would have liked adding a Leica to my lineup. The UHVD 8x32 is pretty lightweight for a 32mm but still too heavy for my liking (and too expensive.)
So now I am leaning towards the CL 8x30 and the SFL 8x30. I read a lot of praise about the SFL 8x30. Is it just the larger FOV? Or is it more comfortable as well? (better ergonomics, larger eyecups, etc.) I know I like the CL 8x30 as I already tried it, but I have never tried the SFL 8x30. The larger FOV is a nice feature and it is a bit lighter as well. Any thoughts?
I prefer the looks of the CL 8x30, but I think the SFL is a bit more robust, or is that a wrong assumption? The CL 8x30 in anthracite with the northern lights package is certainly good-looking imo. The new CL Companion Habicht or the Nomad are even better looking, but not worth the extra money (I want my marriage to remain healthy.)
Are the Companion and the SFL in the same optical league?
I am considering adding a lightweight pair of binoculars. One that is considerably lighter and smaller than my NL 10x32 and SLC 8x42, but larger and more comfortably in use than my Curio 7x21. I was thinking about the CL 8x25 or the VP 8x25, but now I am leaning towards a 8x30 because a 8x25 can still be quite fiddly in use.
I tried the Habicht 8x30, but I prefer smaller/lighter, a smoother focuser and a bit more robust (they will be my "going out with family when bird watching isn't the main purpose"-binoculars.)
I don not really feel attraction to a Nikon 8x30. Nikon just isn't my brand. Leica unfortunately doesn't have a 30mm size, otherwise I would have liked adding a Leica to my lineup. The UHVD 8x32 is pretty lightweight for a 32mm but still too heavy for my liking (and too expensive.)
So now I am leaning towards the CL 8x30 and the SFL 8x30. I read a lot of praise about the SFL 8x30. Is it just the larger FOV? Or is it more comfortable as well? (better ergonomics, larger eyecups, etc.) I know I like the CL 8x30 as I already tried it, but I have never tried the SFL 8x30. The larger FOV is a nice feature and it is a bit lighter as well. Any thoughts?
I prefer the looks of the CL 8x30, but I think the SFL is a bit more robust, or is that a wrong assumption? The CL 8x30 in anthracite with the northern lights package is certainly good-looking imo. The new CL Companion Habicht or the Nomad are even better looking, but not worth the extra money (I want my marriage to remain healthy.)
Are the Companion and the SFL in the same optical league?