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Message: <blockquote data-quote="613Orm" data-source="post: 3198851" data-attributes="member: 107876">I have searched a little on the porros that have been suggested. I see that I can get a second hand, rubberized (!) 2009 version of the 8x30 Habicht for about the same price as a new Nikon EII (The SE is difficult to find, is expensive, and has too narrow FoV). I also note that there is a wide range of opinions about which one of these is the best. I think they have pretty good listed FoV with Eii a bit wider. Which would be the best choice? A 6 years old Habicht or a new EII? A negative issue with the Habicht is said to be the glare (greatestbinoculars says he had to put sun shades on it). Opinions?Another thing: I think my perception of better contrast, and possibly then even "sharpness", of the Sierras compared with mu Conquest HD could be due to that the Sierra goes slightly towards red whereas my Conquests seem to go towards a colder green. It may be that my eyes (or brain) favor the red when comes to contrast. Where do the above mentioned porros sit in this spectrum? How do they compare with Kowa Genesis 8x33?</blockquote>