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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
Indeed, it seems I got one of the last ones from B&H. Good luck. -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
Indeed. I have one too and it is great but bigger. I'm now using it for the Nikon 8x25 IS as the original pouch offers very little protection. -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
No. I was not clear. Sorry. OP/TECH USA Soft Photo/Electronics Wide Body Pouch, Medium (Black). Bought it from B&H, NYC. It is just the right size for the 8x25 when closed. The strap can fit inside if you fold it above the rainguard but I prefer to leave it outside. There is also a belt clip... -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
No I did. But this is quoting me out of context to sell the idea that the Nikon 10x25 IS is the best invention since the wheel. What I meant is "there are downsides and compromises" just like you. And no, I do not always want to see more details if this is at the cost of FOV, brightness, 3D... -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
BTW, here is why I prefer the Zeiss to the Nikon. First picture is on-axis, Zeiss on the right, 2nd picture is off-axis, Zeiss on the left. So sure, the IS is great. But a stable image with less details because of lower-grade optics cannot recreate them. -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
It's ok for me. It is a matter of habit: with my right hand, I use only the last phalanx. With the left hand, I use 2 phalanxes. It works fine because the focuser is very smooth and large enough: you can just roll your finger on it to make it move, you do not need to apply any force. I think so... -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
This is not true. I have the Nikon as well. IS is great and they are compact. But: - FOV is very small - Eye placement is not easier, quite the contrary which is to be expected from a 10x25 compared to a 8x25 - Eye relief is smaller, a lot. The Zeiss is perfectly comfortable with glasses, the... -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
This is my experience and the reason why I have them. -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
I carry them both in the smallest possible neoprene Op/Tech bag and I find the difference significant as shown in pictures. I agree. It made my old Trinovid obsolete but I compared them in the field with the SF 8x32 and the difference was obvious. But if I had to keep only one binocular, it... -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
It seems very low to me, almost as low as the SF 8x32 and much lower than the Leica UVHD+ 7x42. -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
I used them for 20 years. They are still ok but the Ultravid is clearly better. But my main reason for changing is that the UV are much easier to use with glasses. He said that optical quality was very important to him and my guess is that if a security guard in Romania ends up with a Swaro... -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
I would think that the Ultravid are perfect because they are small, you can hide them in a pocket, even a small one and so easily under your coat. On the other hand, if I knew I will be looking through binoculars a lot, I would prefer the Zeiss because of the comfort and the FOV. For me, the UV... -
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
I have both. I prefer Leica color and contrast but I see no difference in resolution. You have it exactly and this is why I have both: if I want as small as...