For years, I have used Zeiss 8 x 30's that my uncle purchased new in 1954 in Hong Kong, and I have never seen any that were better for clarity and brightness, until I looked through a friend's Leica with the rangefinder. They are amazing, but I guess for $2,200+ they ought to be.
I'll stick with the old Zeiss and save the $$ for a new SxS.

Gordon

If you don't fly first class, your heir's will!