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  1. J

    Comments please on Leica 8x40 trinovids, AKA "retrovids"

    Well said Tom😊
  2. J

    Comments please on Leica 8x40 trinovids, AKA "retrovids"

    Good catch, but I think Trinny’s point is the Retrovid is based on a really old design, (1958?), that was discontinued over forty years ago. I don’t know how long the E2 was out of production or if Swaro ever stopped making the Habicht.
  3. J

    Comments please on Leica 8x40 trinovids, AKA "retrovids"

    Did you read my post? I thought I was clear in stating the Retrovids are optically equal to my Ultravids, but in a much nicer package. I was speculating and wondering why they aren’t as popular. I think the Trinovid name holds them back. People hear Trinovid and think second tier binoculars.
  4. J

    Comments please on Leica 8x40 trinovids, AKA "retrovids"

    Sent a PM…
  5. J

    Comments please on Leica 8x40 trinovids, AKA "retrovids"

    I joined this forum back in 2009 when I bought my 8x42 BRs. I was lamenting and gaining over my old Leitz 7x35 Bs that were beyond repair, and wondering why Leica and everybody else had given up on the 7x35 format. This led to lengthy discussions by Henry Link, Pinewood and others about the...
  6. J

    Comments please on Leica 8x40 trinovids, AKA "retrovids"

    The OP’s post begs the question of why aren’t the Trinovid Classics more popular than they seem to be. Especially the 8x40 and 10x40 sizes. People seem to view the Retrovids as almost a novelty binocular, aimed at nostalgic viewers like me. I owned the original Leitz Trinovid, early 80s model...
  7. J

    Comments please on Leica 8x40 trinovids, AKA "retrovids"

    Welcome to the forum! I’m anxious to hear your report after you receive them. I own the 7x35 Retrovids and 8x42 Ultravid BRs. If it tells you anything, my Ultravids are up on a closet shelf, while my Retrovids see daily use. Regarding the Trinovid HD, I certain the Retrovids are superior...
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