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  1. fazalmajid

    Is the premium ~200 g binocular dying? (8x20)

    No, but I tried one at Selfridges (major London department store) a few weeks ago side by side with the Ultravid 8x20. Didn't seem like enough of an improvement if at all to justify an upgrade, but if I had to start from scratch, I would get it over the Leica for the noticeable brighter view and...
  2. fazalmajid

    Is the premium ~200 g binocular dying? (8x20)

    Try the new Swarovski CL Curio 7x21 first. It is brighter and has better ergonomics. If I didn’t already have the 8x20 Ultravid, that’s what I’d pick.
  3. fazalmajid

    Is the premium ~200 g binocular dying? (8x20)

    I haven't handled the 10x25 Ultravid but I would still guess it's pocketable, Leicas tend to be more compact than other alphas in their class. I prefer some heft and inertia in my 10x binoculars (Leica Ultravid 10x50 BR and Canon 10x42L IS). The Zeiss is significantly thicker than the Leica, in...
  4. fazalmajid

    Is the premium ~200 g binocular dying? (8x20)

    I have both the Ultravid 8x20BL and the new Zeiss Victory Pocket 8x25 (and also the Trinovid 8x20 BC). The Zeiss is significantly bulkier than the Leica, and is not what I would really call pocketable (coat/jacket pocketable at best). It really competes with the Leica Ultravid HD+ 8x32, though...
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