Trinovid 8x32 BA, how does it compare? (1 Viewer)

NDhunter · Oct 3, 2015

I am thinking about getting a nice 8x32 binocular, and am
wondering how the Trinovid compares to some of the newer
models out there.
I do know some of the advantages of the newer models, with
ED glass, etc.
How does their apparent brightness compare with some current
models ?

Jerry

etudiant · Oct 3, 2015

NDhunter said:
I am thinking about getting a nice 8x32 binocular, and am
wondering how the Trinovid compares to some of the newer
models out there.
I do know some of the advantages of the newer models, with
ED glass, etc.
How does their apparent brightness compare with some current
models ?

Jerry

You'll loose some in terms of brightness and perhaps also in sharpness, although the BAs were phase coated by the mid 1990s. With or without, it is a superbly handy and reliable glass you'll be happy with. You won't miss the modest improvements in transmission and coatings achieved in the past 20 years.

winwinbino · Oct 3, 2015

They are very nicely made. Built like a tank though a bit heavy. ER at 14mm is not for glasses wears with deep set eyes. Optically they are still very good, but with similar money or even lower you could get better modern bins.

So, it depends what is your main concern.

Hermann · Oct 3, 2015

etudiant said:
You'll loose some in terms of brightness and perhaps also in sharpness, although the BAs were phase coated by the mid 1990s.

The Trinovid BAs were phase-coated right from the start. There are no BAs that weren't phase-coated. Sharpness in the centre is no problem. They are sharp.

etudiant said:
With or without, it is a superbly handy and reliable glass you'll be happy with. You won't miss the modest improvements in transmission and coatings achieved in the past 20 years.

I find the difference in transmission is visible - but nothing much to worry about. IMO the 8x32s are the best of the Trinovid BAs. I find them better than the 42s.

Hermann

Rathaus · Oct 3, 2015

Just wondering....how do they compare to the Zeiss 8x30 BGATP of similar era?

etudiant · Oct 3, 2015

Hermann said:
The Trinovid BAs were phase-coated right from the start. There are no BAs that weren't phase-coated. Sharpness in the centre is no problem. They are sharp.

I find the difference in transmission is visible - but nothing much to worry about. IMO the 8x32s are the best of the Trinovid BAs. I find them better than the 42s.

Hermann

Thanks for the clarification that phase coating is the norm for the BA line. I only knew that some of them had it. But I too can testify as to the robustness and ease of use of the 8x32 BAs.

ceasar · Oct 3, 2015

The BA was replaced in 2000 by the BN which had closer focusing ablity. The 8x32 BA's close focus is 10.6 feet.

http://www.company7.com/leica/news.html#1September2000

Hermann · Oct 3, 2015

Rathaus said:
Just wondering....how do they compare to the Zeiss 8x30 BGATP of similar era?

The Leicas are ...

+ much more robust (one of the most robust binoculars ever made IMO)
+ waterproof (the Zeiss have focusing objective lenses)
+ much better when viewing against the light, especially against the low sun.

Among their disadvantages are ...

- that they have fairly smaller eye-relief than the Zeiss
- that the focusing isn't as smooth, and it often ...
- has some play (which doesn't get bigger, however).

They also have the warm "Leica colours" which you may like or dislike.

When I got my 8x32BA in 1993, I stopped using my Zeiss 8x30BGATP altogether. The Leica *is* better.

I still use the Leica quite a lot actually. It's the pair I take when I know I need a robust, waterproof amd smallish pair.

Hermann

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