Loomis, I'd try out as many as possible. I lost vision in my master(right) eye some time ago and I still find the glassing a hugh advantage over guys who just walk around hoping to see something.
I use a compact Ziess. I can't hold anything steady anymore but I think 8 power is about as high as most can hold without a rest. Check out the light collection of them all. Some look good in mid-day that aren't worth a darn at first light or dusk.