Doubt if you would be disappointed with the maven B3 8x30 or 10x30 have them both still haven't picked a favorite have swaros and liecas to compare to you're not giving up much
I have used the GPO 8x32 mentioned earlier. I found them to be great and bought mine on another forum for $290 (a new warranty replacement). Very happy with them.
Just an update on this but I did get the B3 8x30 with guidefitter discount so couldn’t pass them up. Should be here next week so I’ll keep y’all posted on my thoughts when they arrive.
I had the idea once to use a lighter set of binos for a woods hunt. Bought a pair of Nikon Monarch 8x30. Used them one time on a eastern big timber whitetail hunt. Went back to my 8.5x42 ELs. Too spoiled or maybe just used to a larger set. I didnt notice the weight difference. I might of had a different experience with a better quality compact than the Nikons.