I would think the lack of full waterproofing would be a deal killer for those that are only going to buy one good pair binoculars. For me I own both a super fine 8x42 Leica Ultravid along with an 8x32 SE and a 10x42SE. I have all three lined up on a table in my living room. We have lots of wildlife right outside our window, deer, elk, turkeys, bald eagles feeding on a dead elk calf the other days, plus great scenery, so I use them all a lot.
The 8x32SEs are my favorite by far. I love the ergonomics with my fairly small hands, and the view is superb. I live in Montana where hunting in the rain is rare, usually it's snow or clear, so the 8x32SEs get the go 80% of the time, if the weather looks iffy, I leave them in the truck and carry the Ultravids.
John
