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Message: <blockquote data-quote="matthew_" data-source="post: 3381396" data-attributes="member: 137083">What's the matter with some folks here. I haven't tested it in the field much yet because I just received it. Although I have already seen through one like it before and can confirm how stunning the view is. But I recalled the 2012 model I tried has mostly green coating in the objective lens.. the one I have now have very strong purple coating so I wonder what are the changes. Last information I read here was the Habicht has latest coatings from 2011 onwards so expecting it to be mostly green coating (if this is the other samples indeed showed although I may be wrong)About it in comparison with other binoculars. You know how good it is being Tobias reference binocular.  But I don't want to emphasize it to put down other lesser cost binoculars. This is because people have certain budget. Some may not afford a Habicht and only afford a Sightron. It is not in best interest to bash other's binos.  Owning binoculars is not about bragging rights. But about viewing at a budget. Studying and knowing the limitations would make one appreciate any equipment better. For example. I know the Habicht has the worse veiling glare of all, something the Zeiss SF has handled almost perfectly. So understanding why would make one appreciate and accept any equipment  better.  That is all.Enough of theories. I'd just be enjoying the views from now on. Many thanks to all of you. I couldn't have gotten this model without this excellent forum. Let's not be too personal. By the way, to that person who messaged me what kind of strap was included in the 2016 model. It is similar to what Dennis got at ebay. See bottom of:<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swarovski-Habicht-8X30W-/252284628515?hash=item3abd55ee23%3Ag%3AoKcAAOSwB4NWvUoI&nma=true&si=drfOXklZwOHRNEaoiEJfWb3aoug%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swarovski-Habicht-8X30W-/252284628515?hash=item3abd55ee23:g:oKcAAOSwB4NWvUoI&nma=true&si=drfOXklZwOHRNEaoiEJfWb3aoug%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557</a></blockquote>

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