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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Etiennef" data-source="post: 3371661" data-attributes="member: 131307">Thanks for the info! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Yes, the mono is an old West-Zeiss 8x20. I basically bought it purely for practical purposes. It's extremely small and weighs just over 40 grams. You can really have this permanently stored in your jacket pocket without noticing it at all.I've actually managed to plow trough quite a few small pocket binoculars the last year or so. Provided that the re-sale value is OK, especially here in Sweden, I don't mind buying things to try them out, and then soon selling them again for about the same price (or in some cases for a small profit).I did actually settle for the small Leica Trinovids here as well (the ones in the picture). It's a bit interesting since I really can't say I have some sort of brand preference for Leitz/Leica. But it comes back to what I said previously about the Leitz Trinovids; they (usually) nail it when it comes to appearance and design, and of course still being in the "top-of-the-line" segment. Leitz/Leica have made, and still do make, some really beautiful and unique items.The small yellow Trinovid belongs to my wife. The other small Trinovid is mine.The Docter to the right is my "big" binocular. I don't use it that often, but price-performance is absolutely great. It's about half the price of a Leitz Trinovid for what essentially is a Zeiss Jena Notarem; but with slightly better eye-relief, phase-coating, aspherical elements, and still valid warranty. Iv'e also had it serviced by Docter, for free! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Anyhow, the one I (by far) use the most is still the Leitz Trinovid 8x32. :t:</blockquote>

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