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Leica Ultravid 8x42 HD
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| Manufacturer | Leica |
|---|---|
| Model | Ultravid 8x42 HD |
| Lens diameter [mm] | 42 |
| Magnification [x] | 8 |
| Angular field of view [deg] | 7.4 |
| Linear field of view [m/m] | 130/1000 |
| Exit pupil [mm] | 5.25 |
| Eye relief [mm] | 15.5 |
| Min. focusing dist. [m] | 3 |
| Twilight factor | 18.33 |
| Brightness | 27.56 |
| Prisms | BaK-4/roof |
| Dimensions [mm] | 142x121x67 |
| Weight [g] | 790 |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Nitogen filling | Yes |
| Argon filling | No |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Tripod exit | No |
| Focusing | central |
| Warranty [years] | 10 |
| Accesories | contoured neoprene, carrying strap, front lens caps, eyepiece caps, cordura case |
| Price | 7900 |
| Additional information | Announced: September 2007. Waterproof up to 5 m. 9 optical elements with HDC coatings. AquaDura coatings. Phase coated P40. Magnesium body. |
Owners reviews (3)
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price:
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Nothing of note, some might find them a little heavy but their balance is perfect.
Pros: Tried all the best 8x32s over last 5 years but none compare with these short 8x42. Clear, sharp and natural colours and so good in the hand, for me they have it all. Mint 2nd hand bargain at £1K too. These are keepers!
Summary: Maybe not all Leicas are so brilliant but these, along with 7x42 and 8x42 Trinovid BNs, are really the pinnacle of optics engineering for my eyes.
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price:
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Off axis CA could be better controlled. Fov just below class average. Eye relief too short for some.
Pros: Outstanding build. Compact. Superb sharpness and colour saturation.
Summary: Showing its age next to newer competition but rated singly still an exceptional birding binocular that begs to be used, hard to put down or choose an alternative when the UV is available.
Overall
Owner since: 3 months
Price:
User profile: Professional
Cons: A tad CA on the edges, but not bothersome.
Pros: Compact and sharp.
Summary: A bright sharp image across the board. I have only acquired this binocular recently, but it is amazingly bright and sharp. Greta color and a nice pop in the image. There is a tad CA at the edge of the field, but nothing that bothers my eyes, only noticed it because I was looking for it. Brilliant glass.