Most color strength in a binocular view? (1 Viewer)

[Highway Dog]

I have tried over 5 different 8x ED binoculars. All were good. I still what to find the best even though it might not be natural color, but artificially produced. It doesn't have to be the the best light transmission.

Could it be a Zeiss binoculars? Could it be a Maven or GPO?

I like colorful flowers to look like jewels.....
Thanks for your help. Rob A.

 

[Highway Dog]

I see that this has been asked before.
binocular-brands-with-saturated-colors

Does anybody can better Leica and Nikon?

 

[WJC]

Most color “strength”?

 

[mwhogue]

I see that this has been asked before.
binocular-brands-with-saturated-colors

Does anybody can better Leica and Nikon?

No expert here but I agree with several members in the thread you linked. As between SW SV, Zeiss T FL, Nikon EDG and Leica UV HD+, the EDG generally has the most saturated colors followed closely by Leica. YMMV. Good luck with the Quest.

Mike

 

[Highway Dog]

I am now trying binoculars that are almost up to 1,000 dollars. (most used to save money)

I bought a Kowa Genesis 8.5x45. The view is good. The colors are just natural.

I bought a good Vixen Artes ED 10.5x45 WP. The colors seem a bit stronger. It seems to be almost there.
I may have to just accept what I find. I am going back to some of these, to see if I need to re-train my eyes.

I wonder about the Opticron Aurora. Some say its color is exceptional.
Reading about the Hawke APO, I hear the color is almost clinical. --not too strong.

 

[Holger Merlitz]

It all seems to be related to the particular spectral transmission curve of the binocular: Some observers have noticed that the color saturation seems to increase whenever the transmission is high in the long-wavelength limit, that is red and orange. Most binoculars have their highest transmission somewhere in the green region and fall off towards blue and red. Leica and Nikon are comparably strong on the red side, which seems to intensify the perception of warmer colors. Zeiss traditionally offers high transmission on the blue side, which makes them excellent performers after sunset, but appears to have a negative influence on perceived color saturation.

Very interesting facts indeed, and unfortunately they still seem to be poorly understood by the manufacturers.

Cheers,
Holger

 

[Maljunulo]

Most color “strength”?

Like a cartoon?

 

[Scott98]

Everybody's eyes are a little different, but in general, I'm guessing the more you spend, the "stronger" the colors become

 

[Thotmosis]

Everybody's eyes are a little different, but in general, I'm guessing the more you spend, the "stronger" the colors become

Well not always Scott, sometimes the cheaper and older binoculars have a “stronger” yellow 🌝

 

[A2GG]

Trinovid HD shows saturated colors and doesn’t seem to me to be too warm (yellow). It’s a colorful yet natural image to my eyes. I use the 8x32 as my main bino. I believe mine has the latest updated coatings. There’s a crystalline/transparent quality to the view IMO.

 

[Elkhornsun]

The manufacturers are trying to provide contrast by filtering out the blue-green part of the spectrum which can be overpowering in daylight outdoors with all the foliage. Some will like the effect and others will not. The only binos that have bothered me in that respect was one from Zeiss but that was a sample of only one model of theirs.

 

[hopster]

It all seems to be related to the particular spectral transmission curve of the binocular: Some observers have noticed that the color saturation seems to increase whenever the transmission is high in the long-wavelength limit, that is red and orange. Most binoculars have their highest transmission somewhere in the green region and fall off towards blue and red. Leica and Nikon are comparably strong on the red side, which seems to intensify the perception of warmer colors. Zeiss traditionally offers high transmission on the blue side, which makes them excellent performers after sunset, but appears to have a negative influence on perceived color saturation.

Very interesting facts indeed, and unfortunately they still seem to be poorly understood by the manufacturers.

Cheers,
Holger

I agree with all of this, except perhaps that Swaro (EL & NL) seem to have the most boost at the blue end of the spectrum in my experience (except the Zeiss HT) with Zeiss usually having a slight green bias. Nikon, Leica and Meopta seem to extend deepest into the red and this is confirmed by plots shown in various places here.

I have not doubt in saying that, of the binoculars I have looked through, the most saturated and contrasty colours I have seen are through the Leica Noctivid 8x.

 

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Noctivids and Leica Ultravids have the most saturated colors IMO. If you prefer a lot of color in your binoculars, they have always been the best in that regard.

That is one thing I always liked about the Leica Trinovid BN. The rich, warm colors that almost make the view feel comforting and cozy. Zeiss and Swarovski's are much more color neutral and colder when it comes to color, although many Zeiss tend to have a very slight greenish tint.

When you go from an NL to an SF, you notice the very slight green tint in the Zeiss. It is not objectionable, but it is there.

 

[quincy88]

Color strength. I like that. Leicas have the strongest colors in my opinion.

 

[coolhand68]

My experience has been Leica, Nikon, Swarovski, Pentax, Vortex all had exceptional color saturation, especially the Nikon and Leica. Not surprising since they’ve been doing glass for decades and are two of the leading brands in cameras. Zeiss always left me wanting more saturation and contrast.

 

[Elkhornsun]

What non-photographers do not realize is that outdoors there is a great deal of green light reflected off plants. It is most noticeable with people's skin and causes distortion with black and white film unless one uses a filter (red or orange). Digital cameras have a built-in filter to do this.