truculenter aspicientis
Well-known member
Just wondered if anyone can give me advice on these bins..they seem reasonable price..also looking at 10×25 leica ultravids. .
Thanks garth.
Thanks garth.
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Alexis Powell
Natural history enthusiast
Compared to the 10x25 Ultravid, which is a solid jewel of engineering, they are much inferior. The optics are not as good (contrast, edge correction), eye relief though specced the same is not as good, inferior ergonomics: the double hinge is fiddly because it lacks the positive stops of the Ultravid, hinge tension lower than in Ultravid, doesn't allow easy wrap-around grip because of hinge design, focus position and operation is awkward, close focus is much inferior, not designed to take a proper neck strap, feels like flimsy glued-together cheap plastic with awkward to use fold down eyecups if that matters. They are my least favorite Zeiss bin, can you tell?
--AP
james holdsworth
Consulting Biologist
Sounds like a winner to me!:t:
AP pretty much said it all, so I will just add that if the Nikon Premier HG is around the same price as the Zeiss (as it is here in the US), then you would most likely be happier with the purchase of the Nikon.
OTOH, the Ultravid is a small marvel, and is well worth the extra money. And if you get the Leica, you can sleep well, knowing that you purchased the best 10x25 on the market.
Well, at least until the new Swaro comes out.
Maybe......
OTOH, the Ultravid is a small marvel, and is well worth the extra money. And if you get the Leica, you can sleep well, knowing that you purchased the best 10x25 on the market.
Well, at least until the new Swaro comes out.
Maybe......
Kevin Conville
yardbirder
Not to pile on, but the Leica Uvids are the only folding minis I like. They are brilliant.
truculenter aspicientis
Well-known member
Thanks guys...I was thinking the ultravids we're gonna be the best..gonna try and test some today..will report back 
Thanks garth
Thanks garth
Don't ignore the Zeiss Victory Compacts. Their assymetric design and single hinge mean they handle quite differently to those you are considering. Give them a try.
You may find the focus wheel a bit stiff at first, I did, but it has eased off beautifully on mine so don't let this put you off.
Lee
You may find the focus wheel a bit stiff at first, I did, but it has eased off beautifully on mine so don't let this put you off.
Lee
Alexis Powell
Natural history enthusiast
Yes, the Victory is very good (totally different from the Conquest), and is my second favorite after the Ultravid. Optically the Ultravid and Victory are about the same in overall quality, but I like the Ultravid ergonomics more.
--AP
Kevin Conville
yardbirder
No doubt the mini Victorys are well regarded, but not by me. I had a new pair last year, for about a week, and sold them. The focus action was poor, as in small wheel with too much stiction. There was something about the eye ups as well that bothered me, though I'm now at a loss to remember what.
