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Leica Noctivid 8x42
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| Manufacturer | Leica |
|---|---|
| Model | Noctivid 8x42 |
| Lens diameter [mm] | 42 |
| Magnification [x] | 8 |
| Angular field of view [deg] | 7.7 |
| Linear field of view [m/m] | 135/1000 |
| Exit pupil [mm] | 5.25 |
| Eye relief [mm] | 19 |
| Min. focusing dist. [m] | 1.9 |
| Twilight factor | 18.33 |
| Brightness | 27.56 |
| Prisms | BaK-4/roof |
| Dimensions [mm] | 150x124x68 |
| Weight [g] | 860 |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Nitogen filling | Yes |
| Argon filling | No |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Tripod exit | No |
| Focusing | central |
| Warranty [years] | 10 |
| Accesories | Neoprene carrying strap, contoured, eyepiece cover, protective front lens cover, Cordura case |
| Price | 0 |
| Additional information | Announced: August 19, 2016. Schott HT glass. Watertight to a depth of 5 m. Magnesium body. AquaDura coatings. 12 optical elements with HDC Plus coatings. Light transmission 92%. |
Owners reviews (1)
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: £1600
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Main one for me is that it can show CA on high-contrast edges near the centre if eyes not placed exactly right in terms of IPD and eye cup position. Worth investigating O-rings to find best position between detents. Some lateral CA off-centre on high-contrast edges even with perfect eye position. Expensive. Some don\'t like focuser position but it\'s OK for me.
Pros: Colour saturation/accuracy, contrast and central sharpness better than any roof in x42 from Swaro or Zeiss. Does not roll off reds like most S or Z either. Beautifully built to last, plenty of ER for even the thickest spectacles. Nice focuser. More resistant to glare than any other alpha x42s.
Summary: Lovely binocular that regularly produces stunning views which show the full gamut of colour and contrast. Can trigger CA more than I would like but I can forgive that, though I wouldn\'t want it as my primary optic for looking at distant individual birds against a grey background. Can see more central detail on small distant objects using a tripod than any other 8x42 I have looked through.