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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rathaus" data-source="post: 3278933" data-attributes="member: 132018">Yes, PHA speaks the truth in these matters.I have a newish 10x40 GA and it is far far superior to the new 8x30 re glare. But, The 8x30 is so good otherwise...if it needed a small compromise somewhere surely and a bit of glare at certain times of day is a teeny tiny price to pay for one of the best optical devices ever made.However, imo, the 10x40 GA is a better bino. It's as if the sublime optical brilliance at 8x30 just gets to stand out more at 10x. These things are beyond the acuity of the normal discerning human eye.Also, in my experience, this GA is probably the only binocular available today whose visible and tactile build quality is equal to or...at least on par with the Zeiss 15x60 BGAT I just received. (It came as a relief to handle the older Zeiss and to feel a bino made to last numerous lifetimes.I have Habichts going back to 1958 and 1959 models. These have been very well worn and used but remain stunning optically. I've found Equivalent oberkochen and binuxit to be virtually useless without a major service.If there is a better built or more sturdy bino please let me know...I'll be the first to check it out. Cheers,Rathaus</blockquote>