New news.  Tamiya just posted pics on their web site of their new 1/48 Africa Corps figure set.  It includes a new Rommel figure that I think will be closer to what your looking for .  Classic Rommel pose in breeches & short tunic, holding binoculars.  No release date other than "Coming Soon", but should be out in the next few weeks.

Regards,  Rick

There are two of each figure, but they are the same poses.  The Rommel figure is in the dark grey trenchcoat, same figure as included in their Greif kit.

Regards,  Rick