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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hermann" data-source="post: 3570129" data-attributes="member: 4925">A couple of observations on the Leica - without having seen it yet<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A lot of people moan about the weight of the Leica. It's still a heck of a lot lighter than most modern 42mm roofs. And yes, the difference between 650gr and ~800gr (and more) is *very* obvious in the field. At least to me. It's also smaller than any 42mm roof. The weight is, at least to some extent, the price we have to pay for being able to watch our knees through binoculars now, rather than just the feet as with most other 8x32s. Now, that's *real* progress ... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Others get their panties in a knot over the field of view. Sure, 124m/1000m doesn't seem that generous, but if Leica managed to keep the veiling glare down to a minimum - and that's a lot easier with smallish fields of view - I'd take that over an additional 15m of field of view anytime. No questions asked.</li> </ul>So, forget about the weight and the field of view for a moment. the really interesting questions, at least as far as I'm concerned, are:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What's the optical quality like, compared to, say the Zeiss Conquest HD? Or the Zeiss 8x32 FL? Contrast, colour, glare resistance, ability to resolve fine detail? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How robust is the 8x32? Still among the best binoculars made, or did Leica cut some corners? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Where is it made? Is it a "real" Leica or some Kamakura model with a red sticker?</li> </ul>Anyone got any answers?Hermann</blockquote>

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