Whats with this myth that t34s had really good armor just because short barreled 75mm and long 50mm guns have trouble that t34s have great armor? Its 1944-1945 people. Sloped 45mm plates isn't magic that doubled armor thickness. Sloped 45mm on the t34 is still lower than the vertical 80mm on the panzer4. Jesus.
And no, the easy 8s armor is fine. Its health is fine. It performs quite well for its price.
I do agree with you, but if they wanted to higher it's health, then it's armour should be decreased by a bit to compensate.