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Message: <blockquote data-quote="denco@comcast.n" data-source="post: 3364568" data-attributes="member: 25300"><p>Those are really different but I personally prefer the classic look of the Habicht 8x30 W. Also, the FOV of 324 feet for the 10x40 GA versus 408 feet for the 8x30 and the much heavier weight of 28 oz. for the 10x40 GA versus 19 oz. for 8x30 W kind of makes me lean towards the 8x30 W. 324 feet for a 10x40 is pretty narrow with most modern 10x42's alpha roofs reaching about 350 feet. The nice thing about the Habicht's is how light and compact they are for their amazing light transmission and optical performance and I think the 8x30 W most exemplifies those strong points. The 10x40 GA's weight is pretty much average for any 10x42 roof and you really have to consider if you need that heavy of an armour for birding although if you were going into battle it would probably be beneficial. The bigger eyecups on the GA would probably be more comfortable although I don't have much trouble with the 8x30 W eyecups but when I use it I realize I can't cram them into my eyes like I can with my SV 8x32. I really think the 8x30 W represents the "Sweet Spot" of the Habicht line. They could use a little bigger eyecups, a little better baffling for glare and a little easier turning focus but they are pretty awesome the way they are.</p></blockquote><p></p>