Used Swarovski 10x30 CL Companion Habicht Binoculars
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent cosmetic condition. Fully serviced by Swarovski April '25. Some light signs of use to leather armouring. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 12 month warranty |
| Includes | Boxed & Complete |
At a glance: Swarovski 10x30 CL Companion Habicht - premium compact 10x30 binocular, alpha-brand optics.
About this lens
The Swarovski 10x30 CL Companion Habicht is Swarovski's premium mid-size binocular - alpha-brand Swarovski optics in a compact 30mm-objective body. 10x magnification gives serious reach in a body light and compact enough to carry all day. 'Habicht' is a heritage Swarovski variant (green leather-and-rubber armour).
Build & handling
| Configuration | 10x30 (10x magnification, 30mm objective) |
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| Prism type | Swarovski roof prisms with SWAROBRIGHT + SWAROTOP coatings |
| Coating | Swarovski full multi-coating |
| Field of view | 108m at 1000m |
| Weight | Approx. 495g |
| Water/fog proof | Yes - fully sealed |
| Eye relief | 16mm |
| Close focus | 3.0m |
| Armouring | Green leather and rubber (Habicht heritage variant) |
Works with
- Tripod-adaptable via Swarovski tripod adapter (separate)
Best for
A premium compact-ish binocular - 10x30 is notably smaller and lighter than 10x42, with nearly the same magnification. Swarovski's alpha-brand optics deliver class-leading image quality, and the Habicht variant's leather-and-rubber green armour is a heritage styling touch. Ideal carry-every-day binocular for the discerning birder.
Frequently asked questions
What's 'Habicht' in the name?
'Habicht' (German for Hawk / Goshawk) is a heritage Swarovski designation - a classic Swarovski style with leather and rubber armour in their signature green colour. More of a styling variant than a specification change.
Why pick a 10x30 over a 10x42?
30mm objective is smaller and lighter - about 200g less than a comparable 10x42. Trade-off: slightly dimmer in low light and smaller exit pupil. If you carry binoculars all day and light is usually good, the weight saving is very welcome.
Specifications
| Magnification | 10x |
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| Objective Lens | 30mm |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Swarovski |