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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jremmons" data-source="post: 3608722" data-attributes="member: 119184">Of all the 8x32, the FL is probably the one I've liked best. I had both it and the Swarovision 8x32 at the same time and they were both good but had different issues that made me get rid of them; the SV had some weird issues with glare/flare whereas the FL had some odd issues with fit to the eye (that I experience with many 8x32s). If you are looking to downgrade, the Vortex Viper HD 8x32 (discontinued) or the 8x32 Cabela's Euro HD are both very good options and you won't really be giving up a lot optically; I've owned 3 of the above 4 (have looked through but not owned the Euro HD as it had insufficient eye-relief) and would be fine using any of them as an everyday binocular if I was looking for an 8x32. The Conquest HD is good as well but more expensive than the other two models I mentioned and in my opinion a worse option as it is heavier/bulkier.</blockquote>