Hi all,
I don't want to beat a dead horse as I know that this has been discussed on other threads, but I am having trouble deciding between the Leica 8x32 offerings. I am going to buy a pair and I just need to decide if the extra $450 for the Ultravid is really worth paying. I already have a pair of 7x42 Ultravids, so I understand the basic design of the Ultravid line and I have owned Trinovids in the past, so I have some idea of the attributes of those bins as well.
From all that I have read, the differences in the two 8x32s are:
Objective covers/good neck strap/better case with the Ultravid
Brighter view with the Ultravid
Lighter weight/slimmer design with the Ultravid
I am most particular regarding sharpness of view. The higher the resolution capability, the better. Can it be said that the resolution and edge sharpness don't suffer between the two models? I think that I can live with the lack of objective covers, a poorer choice of accessories and a slight reduction in brightness but I would opt to spend the extra money if the sharpness (not brightness) was compromised.
Any input from 8x32 owners that have compared the two would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Steffan
I don't want to beat a dead horse as I know that this has been discussed on other threads, but I am having trouble deciding between the Leica 8x32 offerings. I am going to buy a pair and I just need to decide if the extra $450 for the Ultravid is really worth paying. I already have a pair of 7x42 Ultravids, so I understand the basic design of the Ultravid line and I have owned Trinovids in the past, so I have some idea of the attributes of those bins as well.
From all that I have read, the differences in the two 8x32s are:
Objective covers/good neck strap/better case with the Ultravid
Brighter view with the Ultravid
Lighter weight/slimmer design with the Ultravid
I am most particular regarding sharpness of view. The higher the resolution capability, the better. Can it be said that the resolution and edge sharpness don't suffer between the two models? I think that I can live with the lack of objective covers, a poorer choice of accessories and a slight reduction in brightness but I would opt to spend the extra money if the sharpness (not brightness) was compromised.
Any input from 8x32 owners that have compared the two would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Steffan