Bonde
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Has anyone used the Leica 10x32 HD?
I'm torn between the 8x32 and 10x32.
The binos will be used in big open country hunting for caribou, chamois/tahr aso.
Any advice?
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gryphon
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Big open country? the 10 x and lifting in size of the Ob lens to 40/42 mm even better.
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Bonde
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I'm actually moving away from a pair of Zeiss RF10x45s due to weight.
I'd like something really lightweight, whereas a pair of heavy binos hurt my neck and i too bulky to come with me on every stalk.
I suppose the brilliant glass would let me get away with only 32mm lenses..? At the same time the field of view of the Leica 10x32s doesn't stand back compared to the zeiss either..
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gatsby
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I'd get the 8 x 32s. They would be brighter and you may be able to get sharper detail than the 10s.
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I agree
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Bonde
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Point taken! Order changed. Thanks!
I suppose I'll be less fatigued after a long day glassing with the 8s than with the 10s too.
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I would have suggest to take the Swarovski EL 10x32 as it has in my eyes a bit more brilliant image then the Leica, but they are very close from the quality.
If You would have asked for a 42mm bino, the answer would have been definetly the Swarovski EL 8,5x42 SWAROVISION (or 10x) - the image of that one is more then fantastic. You definetly should have a look at it. I use that one also for hunting during the night on wild boar - it´s awesome and it kicks also the big light gathering 8x56 into it´s knees
http://titanium-gunworks.com/swarovski-optik/el-fernglaeser/swarovski-el-85x42-swarovision.html
http://titanium-gunworks.com/swarovski-optik/el-fernglaeser/swarovski-el-10x32-wb.html
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ozhunter
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I use the standard 8x30 Ultravids, BUT I also use 10x40 Zeiss for long range glassing (new 10x30 will out do my old 10x40s).
For a one pair of bino's I consider the Leica Ultravid HD or equivalent in Zeiss in 10x30 the ultimate compromise in light weight.
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ozhunter
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Quote:
I'm actually moving away from a pair of Zeiss RF10x45s due to weight.
I'd like something really lightweight, whereas a pair of heavy binos hurt my neck and i too bulky to come with me on every stalk.
I suppose the brilliant glass would let me get away with only 32mm lenses..? At the same time the field of view of the Leica 10x32s doesn't stand back compared to the zeiss either..
Go the 10x30Ultravids. you will not be disappointed. Much better for that big open country and will work fine in the woods.
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Bonde
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A pair of 8x32s came in the mail the other day.
Absolutely awesome glass. I reckon they'll work well for my long distance glassing too due to a very sharp image, also in twilight.
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Edited by bonde (20/11/10 11:49 AM)
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My guide in NZ had the 10x32 Leica's in the mountains and they were brilliant. I would get a pair if I had the money for sure. They outshone my bigger 10x42 Minox by a fair bit. I agree with griff that a 10x42 would be a better option with truly spectacular glass if its for BIG country though.
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ozhunter
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A pair of 8x32s came in the mail the other day.
Absolutely awesome glass. I reckon they'll work well for my long distance glassing too due to a very sharp image, also in twilight.
You will not be disappointed ether way with those awesome Ultravids . I must admit my 8x30 are my "go to" bino's most of the time.
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