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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hermann" data-source="post: 3704758" data-attributes="member: 4925">A couple of weeks ago my partner decided she wanted a lightweight binocular. She's very much into reducing the weight of the stuff she carries, always trying to cut down on weight, so she wanted an 8x20.  I did some research for her and had a long look at the two Leicas. I also used my Nikon HG 10x25 and a Trinovid 8x20 bought about 15 years ago that belongs to my mother for comparison. Both the Nikon and the older Trinovid have phase coatings. I was quite surprised how good the latest version of the Trinovid really is. The latest version is clearly better better than my Nikon HG and the older Trinovid, with obviously better transmission and better contrast. According to the Leica literature the latest Trinovid has dielectric coatings on the prisms and the latest coatings, including Aqua Dura coatings, and that shows. I was quite surprised how good the Trinovid is.Yes, the Ultravid is still somewhat better than the Trinovid. We both agreed on that after some careful comparisons. However, the Trinovid is very good indeed nowadays, and given the price difference she went for the Trinovid. In fact, I found the Leica so good I may well sell my Nikon HG and get a Trinovid as well.Hermann</blockquote>