How much for a used Leica ultravid 8x42 BL (1 Viewer)

ace · Apr 2, 2011

Hey everybody,

I've decided to take the jump in to the high-end range of bins. I've got my mind set on the Leica ultravid 8x42 BL, and I'm trying to get one used. I have been looking at kay-optical to get an idea of how much they cost, USED, but they haven't got any listed right now... Don't know if I should buy one now somewhere else or wait and see if something turns up.

So the question is: Does any one of you recall/know how much they "usually" cost at kay...? thanx!!

Best regards

ace

black kite 1964 · Apr 2, 2011

ace said:
Hey everybody,

I've decided to take the jump in to the high-end range of bins. I've got my mind set on the Leica ultravid 8x42 BL, and I'm trying to get one used. I have been looking at kay-optical to get an idea of how much they cost, USED, but they haven't got any listed right now... Don't know if I should buy one now somewhere else or wait and see if something turns up.

So the question is: Does any one of you recall/know how much they "usually" cost at kay...? thanx!!

Best regards

ace

Kay optical are quiet expensive for second hand optics. Try others including Cley Spey. Good Luck.

ace · Apr 2, 2011

Okay, thank you for the tip. The shop you mentioned didn't have any used Leicas for sale, but I'll keep an eye open...any body else got an idea?

Ingle1970 · Apr 2, 2011

ace said:
Okay, thank you for the tip. The shop you mentioned didn't have any used Leicas for sale, but I'll keep an eye open...any body else got an idea?

You can always try the Leica Mayfair store in London, they sell ex-display equipment...

james holdsworth · Apr 4, 2011

E-bay will give you a good idea of market value, or at least what sellers think they can get...

scatcat · Apr 8, 2011

ace said:
Hey everybody,

I've decided to take the jump in to the high-end range of bins. I've got my mind set on the Leica ultravid 8x42 BL, and I'm trying to get one used. I have been looking at kay-optical to get an idea of how much they cost, USED, but they haven't got any listed right now... Don't know if I should buy one now somewhere else or wait and see if something turns up.

So the question is: Does any one of you recall/know how much they "usually" cost at kay...? thanx!!

Best regards

ace

One currently on ebay 8 x 42 BL New £ 975.00

postcardcv · Apr 18, 2011

ace said:
Okay, thank you for the tip. The shop you mentioned didn't have any used Leicas for sale, but I'll keep an eye open...any body else got an idea?

It's always worth giving Cley Spy a call if they don't have what you're looking for on the website. Not all of the secondhand stuff get's listed on there (I am sure they had soem s/h Leica bins in there the other week), they will also look out for s/h stuff for you if you want.

NoSpringChicken · Apr 18, 2011

Ace Cameras are advertising a green pair for £849.

http://www.acecameras.co.uk/asp/web...words//recor/1/SearchFor//PT_ID/1/product.asp

Ron

garymh · Apr 18, 2011

That is the green armoured Ultravid BR.

ACE is looking for the Ultravid 8x42 BL - which is the black leatherette finished version.

Although...............if it is for regular use the armoured version is much better. The leather ones start to look very scruffy after only a short period of birding use and the leather tends to peel off after being exposed to variations in temperature and humidity.

NoSpringChicken · Apr 18, 2011

Whoops. Ah well, I was only one letter out. That's not too bad for me.

Ron

pimpelmees · Apr 19, 2011

garymh said:
That is the green armoured Ultravid BR.

ACE is looking for the Ultravid 8x42 BL - which is the black leatherette finished version.

Although...............if it is for regular use the armoured version is much better. The leather ones start to look very scruffy after only a short period of birding use and the leather tends to peel off after being exposed to variations in temperature and humidity.

have you seen this , the leather is already a lot longer in use than the rubber ! and its easier to replace when necessary

postcardcv · Apr 20, 2011

garymh said:
Although...............if it is for regular use the armoured version is much better. The leather ones start to look very scruffy after only a short period of birding use and the leather tends to peel off after being exposed to variations in temperature and humidity.

pimpelmees said:
have you seen this , the leather is already a lot longer in use than the rubber ! and its easier to replace when necessary

I have seen this with the BLs they do seem to show signs of wear much quicker than the BRs and when the leather starts to peal they look terrible. I know one birder who bought the BLs and ended up trading them in for the BRs because in cold weather they became very hard to hold (the coild leather was hard to grip). The BLs are great looking bins, but for regurlar use the BRs are a better choice.

pimpelmees · Apr 21, 2011

postcardcv said:
I have seen this with the BLs they do seem to show signs of wear much quicker than the BRs and when the leather starts to peal they look terrible. I know one birder who bought the BLs and ended up trading them in for the BRs because in cold weather they became very hard to hold (the coild leather was hard to grip). The BLs are great looking bins, but for regurlar use the BRs are a better choice.

when the leather peals off, leica will replace the leather covering i reckon, and i think that the leather is easely to replace ?
I have no problems to use the binoculair in cold weather

garymh · Apr 21, 2011

I am sure they will replace it with no problems. But do you really want to continually send the binocular back to Leica in Solms to have the leather replaced or re-stuck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The BL was not designed for a hard birdwatching life. It was designed for the occasional holiday or for people who wanted a classic looking binocular to use at the horse racing.

pimpelmees · Apr 22, 2011

garymh said:
I am sure they will replace it with no problems. But do you really want to continually send the binocular back to Leica in Solms to have the leather replaced or re-stuck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The BL was not designed for a hard birdwatching life. It was designed for the occasional holiday or for people who wanted a classic looking binocular to use at the horse racing.

the BL has al the benefits (waterproof...) that the BR has , so the BL is perfect for birding , al the old binoculairs from the past had a leather covering and are still around in use. The leather(BL) and rubber (br) is not more than a covering , the housing is the same (BR and BL).

Ingle1970 · Apr 22, 2011

garymh said:
I am sure they will replace it with no problems. But do you really want to continually send the binocular back to Leica in Solms to have the leather replaced or re-stuck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The BL was not designed for a hard birdwatching life. It was designed for the occasional holiday or for people who wanted a classic looking binocular to use at the horse racing.

I totally agree with you, they will replace the leather, they will also arrange to pick it up at your front door, gotta love Leica for that

For what its worth the leather hasn't started to detach from my BL.....yet

pimpelmees · Apr 22, 2011

ingle1970 said:
I totally agree with you, they will replace the leather, they will also arrange to pick it up at your front door, gotta love Leica for that

For what its worth the leather hasn't started to detach from my BL.....yet

how old is you BL, and heavy use and in all weather conditions ?

Ingle1970 · Apr 22, 2011

pimpelmees said:
how old is you BL, and heavy use and in all weather conditions ?

Had them about 6yrs now, to be honest i cant remember the last time i used them, my main bin at present is the 8x42 SLC-HD.

postcardcv · Apr 22, 2011

pimpelmees said:
when the leather peals off, leica will replace the leather covering i reckon, and i think that the leather is easely to replace ?
I have no problems to use the binoculair in cold weather

You could be right that Leica would replace the leather if this happened but having heard how long some current Leica repairs are taking I'm not sure I'd want plan on this. (My own personal experience with Leica repairs has not been good).

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