William Lewis
Wishing birdwatching paid the bills.

Same here with the focuser position on the '30, too near the middle of a short tube so your moving your fingers closer to the objective lens your trying to hold still.UV 10x32 was a love of first sight. Indeed it is a good idea to go for a UV 10x42. I think they are as small as SFL 10x40. However, I couldn't find a better deal for one and really wanted to have a Zeiss π
SFL 10x40 fits into my hands very well and ergonomics works for me. I sent it back today hoping for a better replacement. SFL 10x30 is not that smaller than UV but is difficult to use due to the focus knob position. SFL 10x40 is also not much bigger than UV 10x32. I feel it is just right for me. Even though I still feel NL 8x42 is too big and heavy. There is always a sacrifice for one over the other. I would be much happy if NL optics in SFL 40mm body with better glare control ππ
No room further down the tube so it's less contact if you do that and trying to keep your fingers out of the way. Big hands, not keen.