This is the Leica binocular I've been wanting despite already having Leica Trinovid 10x42 BA, 10x32 BN, and 8x32 BA. The new HD bino is slimmer, sharper, with better feel in the hands, longer eye relief, improved optics (coatings), closer near focus, and several ounces less weight. You can definitely feel the slimmer size and lower weight. When compared against my 10x42 Trinovids, the new binos gave a slightly sharper image. I also compared the 10x42 Ultravid binos against current Swarovski models before buying and for me the choice was clearly in favor of the Leicas. Note that I prefer Swarovski spotting scopes over Leica, so am not prejudiced in favor of one brand. This new Leica Ultravid bino is THE bino for me and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top notch bino.


