I like that, and I agree! 😁🤣
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Which of your binoculars are the most "delicious" ones? (1 Viewer)
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SeldomPerched
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On reflection and concentrating on the overall look through the glass, my winner is the Zeiss 7x42 T*FL. I like the deadly sharp combination of contrast, resolution, Abbe-König light transmission, and the cool, verdant tones. Not an easy decision as there is a lot of Olympian-standard competition in various formats but it's good if also complicated to have choices to suit almost every taste! To be honest, as with food and clothes, my choices can change on a daily basis but that Zeiss 7x all factors considered (it isn't perfect) ticks the viewing boxes that matter to me.
Tom
Tom
I might have to vote the exact same way as you have with my Ultravid 8x20 BL, which makes me glad I got them every time I look through them.
Any chance of getting a picture of the two side by side? One of my friends has told me repeatedly that I need to get a 7x42, and while I don't know if that'll be happening or not, but I sure can't stop thinking about them lately. Maybe it'll end up being a 7x35 instead, which I've heard so much about.
dwatsonbirder
Well-known member
Me too. I've owned a few bins now, and it turns out I should have just purchased these from the outset. I won't be making that mistake again - hopefully both pairs will see me out!
Conndomat
United States of Europe
Hi,
Just related to the optics:
The picture in Noc. is a bit more immersive, you are "deeper" in the picture and the AFOV is noticeably larger.
The colors also seem a bit more saturated to me, more "old Leica style", the UV is more between an SF and EL in terms of color.
Maybe the UV is a little more neutral.
The Noc is a bit sharper on the axis, even if the UV is sharp enough, the edge sharpness as well, I don't see any significant differences in contrast, the stray light suppression goes to the Noc.
In terms of brightness, the UV has a very slight advantage, even during the day, due to the slightly higher transmission in the blue spectrum and overall less saturated colors.
The depth of field is of course better with the UV.
Both binoculars are very good, overall I would recommend a little bit the Noc.
As always subjective, another user can come to different conclusions.
Andreas
I find them to be very 'Leica like' in their view. I'm a big Ultravid fan.
Colourful and saturated, very different from the FL8x56's, or Pures.
A very pleasing view in my opinion.
jafritten
Well-known member
I for one. Optics aside, for me it is the ergonomy that makes the decision in this case, the Ultravid being unrivalled in that respect IMO. The open bridge design is okay for my medium sized hands but I can't see how it would be an advantage over the UV design. Quite the reverse, I find the position of the focus wheel awkward to say the least. Also - and much to my surprise - I found eye placement to be rather tricky (very subjective, of course).
I don't want to say much about the optics because I only had the 8x42 Noct for an afternoon before I returned it (mainly for the reasons above). What I can say without further elaboration is that I really liked the Noctivid view but I couldn't say that either (Noct or UV 7x42 HD+) was "better". AFOV and the focuser are clearly better in the Noctivid, though.
P.S. I would have kept the Noctivid for a bit before I returned them, if it hadn't been for their appalling smell (they reeked of fags) and a burnt strap lug. They're back on ebay, same (professional) seller but increased price. They are advertised as mint. PM me if you want to avoid hassle (and smelly fingers).
Conndomat
United States of Europe
Yes that's right, the ergonomics are really better with the UV, you put the glass is your palms and everything is fine.
Andreas
John A Roberts
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Hi Trinovid (post #65),
Keeping in mind that the Ultravid is the smallest of the premium x42’s:
a) Ultravid vs Noctivid, from: Leica Binoculars: The Ultimate Buying Guide | Red Dot Forum
b) Noctivid vs Swarovski EL SV, from: Leica Noctivid 10x42 Review - Rokslide
c) Most of the gang, from Tobias at: greatestbinoculars: the magnificent five - 8x42 premium binoculars review Leica Ultravid Swarovski SLC and Swarovision Zeiss HT and SF
(the NL is the same length as the EL SV)
John
Keeping in mind that the Ultravid is the smallest of the premium x42’s:
a) Ultravid vs Noctivid, from: Leica Binoculars: The Ultimate Buying Guide | Red Dot Forum
b) Noctivid vs Swarovski EL SV, from: Leica Noctivid 10x42 Review - Rokslide
c) Most of the gang, from Tobias at: greatestbinoculars: the magnificent five - 8x42 premium binoculars review Leica Ultravid Swarovski SLC and Swarovision Zeiss HT and SF
(the NL is the same length as the EL SV)
John
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Paultricounty
Well-known member
Got a higher resolution pic that I could save? I've been interested in a side by side size comparison for a while so that I could better see how large the 7x35, 8x32 and 7x42 are in relation to each other. I'm assuming that's what the first three are?
Paultricounty
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I had to lower resolution to upload. I’ll try again here. If it doesn’t go through PM me your email I’ll send you a few.
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That's great, I can read the labels now! Is the Noctivid an x42 as well?
I like them all, but my favorite for looks is my 8x32BN, or the Ultravid 8x20BL!
That said, I'd still like to have a Noctivid someday.
Vespobuteo
Well-known member
The 8x32 UV HD is my favorite, the proportions just feel right.
Paultricounty
Well-known member
No, it’s you😂
Paultricounty
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7x35 classics, 8x32 UVHD+, 7x42 UVHD+ and 8x42 Nocs.
