I had heard that low-light brought issues with the SWFA 10x, which is why I haven't tried one. Maybe with better glass it isn't an issue.

I have carried a variable set at 8x for a couple seasons to see if it would work, and 8x is just fine for me for 20-450+. I'd love to have a $300 8x that tracked well and had decent glass.

I belong on eroding granite, among the pines.