Hi William.
I own Steiners genuine NATO military 8x30r.
The view is brighter and more resolving than my Leica 8x32's which annoys me a bit
Those Steiners are astonishing.
I'm not sure if the civilian 8x30's would be the same, but the military ones are shockproof, dustproof, and a real Alpha view, albeit with a reticle, but I just ignore that.... It doesn't really get in the way, and adds a bit of 'character'.
You may be able to source some of these more easily than the Swaro's.... and trust me, you will not be disappointed in the view, and that's coming from a Habicht fanboy