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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stephen b" data-source="post: 3225232" data-attributes="member: 80110">Hermann,Since I do not have the 8x30 to do a side by side- I will go by memory regarding comparrison. I loved the 8x30 Habicht, and only sold it because I have a few 8x30/32's including a Swaro 8x30 SLC NEU and there was some duplication there. I probably really decided to get the 7x42 Habicht because I had recently bought a older 10x40 Habicht, and also to a great extent to your excellent review of your newer 7x42.First of all the view through any of these Habichts ( especially the modern ones with latest coatings) is simply superb. The 8x30 is an amazingly sharp binocular- one of the most sharp that I have ever looked through- and that includes the 8x32 Swaro SV. So optically it is great. The 7x42 is an equally fine optic. I did notice the more narrow FOV with it compared to the 8x30- but it does not bother me at all. I am more interested in a sharp crisp view, than simply size of view- and the 7x42 does deliver that. Regarding the glare control on the 7x42- I did notice that it does handle glare better. I noticed yesterday while watching some Ospreys that were up in a fir tree just off where the sun was, and the 7x42 handled the situation real well. But I have to say that the 8x30 never really bothered me much, and I am not one that gets too worked up about glare- unless it is real noticeable. But I will say the 7x42 is one of the best binoculars that I have used with regards to glare. It is certainly better than the 8x32 SV.One thing I do love with the 7x42 is the huge 6mm exit pupil- it is fantastic in low light, and such a relaxing view. Also the 7x is real nice for a relaxed steady view. I had a 7x30 Swaro SLC for many years, and I like that power. I wish there were more quality 7x30/32, or even 7x35 binoculars being made these days.Funny you mention the eyepiece staying cleaner for you with the 7x42 Habicht; as I did find my eyelashes coming in contact with the EP lens more often with the 8x30. I found myself pushing into the 8x30's a bit more. With the 7x42, if anything I find myself needing to back off the rubber on the EP to get best view. If I press in to much like I could with the 8x30, I get a little bit of blackout. So I find myself tending to hold the 7x42 Habicht in the same way I used to hold my 7x30 SLC- I hold it so the rubber sits just under and resting under my eyebrow. Funny thing is I do not have to hold my 8x30 SLC NEU that way- I can just hold it in normal fashion. Not a big thing with any of these things though, as I find all binoculars have there own variances with regards to our eyes and anatomy; and I just naturally adjust to them and work with what the situation is.I will say the 7x42 Habicht is a fantastic example of optical quality.Enjoy!</blockquote>

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