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Message: <blockquote data-quote="h0race" data-source="post: 3493615" data-attributes="member: 140390">Hi BobThe Leicas have arrived — they are the ones you linked to. They are in fantastic condition and come with the strap, eyepiece cover and yes, that exquisite soft leather case (which doesn't appear to have been used). I can understand why some have expressed concern about the weight of these binoculars (they are heavier than my wife's Opticrons), but they are definitely the ones my wife talked about. My initial impression is that these binoculars were built to survive anything short of an explosion. I couldn't resist a quick test, so borrowed the Opticrons while my wife was out yesterday. The Opticrons are good, but the Leicas are a major step up — sharper, brighter (much brighter),  nicer colour rendition. Personally, I found the extra weight quite reassuring — I'm no expert, but I found the Leicas easier than the Opticrons to hold steady.  The documentation shows a Leica service earlier this year. A quick scan suggests everything was adjusted, cleaned and tested (I guess that's a standard Leica service?). I think my wife will be rather pleased with these.</blockquote>