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What is the difference a Leitz and a Leica 8x20 BCA? (1 Viewer)
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NDhunter
Experienced observer
The Leitz would be the older of the 2. Some improvements to the Leica would be
phase coatings on the Trinovid starting in 1995. Also other lens coating improvements,
along the way. The newer ones will be brighter, and so the Leica 8x20's are worth
more, but if you find the Leitz priced right, well under $300. may be just fine.
You are on your own for any warranty purposes, so keep that in mind.
I'm not sure when Leitz changed to Leica, but someone here may know.
Jerry
phase coatings on the Trinovid starting in 1995. Also other lens coating improvements,
along the way. The newer ones will be brighter, and so the Leica 8x20's are worth
more, but if you find the Leitz priced right, well under $300. may be just fine.
You are on your own for any warranty purposes, so keep that in mind.
I'm not sure when Leitz changed to Leica, but someone here may know.
Jerry
I think that the name changed around 1989. I picked up a new discontinued Leitz 7 x 42 Trinovid around 1992.
Bob
PS: Actually it was 1990. I found this link posted by Henry Link (who else?) while reading through the adjoining thread on the used 8 x 32 trinovids.
http://home.europa.com/~telscope/leitzbin.txt
Bob
PS: Actually it was 1990. I found this link posted by Henry Link (who else?) while reading through the adjoining thread on the used 8 x 32 trinovids.
http://home.europa.com/~telscope/leitzbin.txt
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