new binocular wishes for 2022 (1 Viewer)

[A2GG]

Let's have fun guessing what new binocular models could (or should) come out in the new year ...

overdue:

Leica Noctivid 32
Kowa Genesis new version
Meopta Meostar new version


wish list:

Zeiss Conquest new version
Swarovski SLC
Swarovski CL-b 40/42mm

other interesting possibilities:

Tract Toric 32
GPO Passion HD 32
high quality 32 from Vortex (finally) ?

Will any of these come to fruition in the next year ? Or, will the pandemic keep pushing back any new releases.

your thoughts and wishes ...

 

[quincy88]

I just want the rubber Retrovid.

 

[ZDHart]

Noctivid 32 would get get my attention. Not that I need any more binoculars!

And, the new GPO 8x32 is one I'd like to check out.

 

[fazalmajid]

I just want the rubber Retrovid.

On the contrary I'd like a Swarovski NL Pure in leather rather than rubber armor...

 

[quincy88]

On the contrary I'd like a Swarovski NL Pure in leather rather than rubber armor...

Oh interesting. If they styled them like the Habichts with black metal and leather, I bet they would be very nice looking. The CLs are also really nice looking, I like the stitching a lot. Good luck to both of us.

 

[Maljunulo]

I want my binoculars to be very ordinary-looking and unobtrusive.

No garish colors or giant trademarks.

 

[Rob from Texas]

Mid, and high quality 7x36, 9x36!

A high quality and waterproof reverse Porro!

 

[albie...]

I would love to see an 8x42 Nikon E2 with 18mm of eye relief and twist out eyecups .

 

[Maljunulo]

I just wish for the health and the wits be able to continue using my 8X32 SF

 

[cycleguy]

Here's wishing that the Holy Grail of binoculars pushes out yet another year ... giving this forum and its parade of binocular nuts and characters another 365 days of continued antics, analyses, and banter. Best,

CG

 

[Hermann]

A Leica 8x40 with Perger prisms.

Hermann

 

[henry link]

A Leica 8x40 with Perger prisms.

Hermann

I hope not. Leicas are far from my favorites, but it would be impossible to resist that.

 

[Hermann]

I hope not. Leicas are far from my favorites, but it would be impossible to resist that.

OK, I'll play. Zeiss 8x30B or 8x50B with modern coatings ...

Hermann

 

[Torview]

10x50 SF, I only really like a 10 if its a 50, and sub 900g would be ideal.

 

[kabsetz]

Swarovski 10x50 NL Pure IS

 

[A2GG]

I think I could be excited with a new Z Conquest 8x32 version because it would be within my budget and of interest to me. As long as it’s lighter weight and doesn’t take forever to hit the shelves. I wonder if they are already designing a new version.

 

[gwsudiro]

I have several wishes🙏🏻 :

- cheaper (waaay cheaper) Nikon WX inspired binos

- updated Fuji Polaris with ED glass

- and 7x42 Noctivid

 

[Boogieshrew]

More very high quality 7x35s to give the Retrovids some competition

 

[Boogieshrew]

More very high quality 7x35s to give the Retrovids some competition

Actually, 7x35 Ultravid + would be a good start to this format return.

 

[Ignatius]

I wish Swarovski would update their fantastic Habicht 8x30 with modern eye cups - or at least proper rubber fold-down ones like the on the GAs.