Are the Trinovid Classic worthy? (1 Viewer)

[mauriciolacruz]

Are the Trinovid Classic (7x35, 8x40, 10x40) worthy?

Already owning the Kowa Genesis 44 Prominar XD 8.5x44.

 

[lmans66]

Read the forum....you will find a lot of information on these and then, up to you to decide. For me...the 7x35's are well worth it but really...do a quick search and read for there are entire threads on these...

 

[John M Robinson]

Yep many threads and reviews online, but I love my 7x35s.

 

[aznuge]

Yes, worthy!

 

[tenex]

These models are called "Retrovid" here, so that's a good search term. Read this current thread for example:

Retrovid 7X35 a viable birding binocular?

Sooo... I've had a little time the field behind the Retrovid 7X35. I purchased my sample from Leica of San Francisco. Service was excellent. They kept me informed of when they were to arrive to their store all the way to Alabama. First impression of the binocular is of quality and small...

www.birdforum.net

 

[mauriciolacruz]

Thank you all. 👍🏻

After having read the entire thread posted above by tenex...

I think that any aficionado who's looking for a REAL COMPACT SIZE bin (e.g. Retrovid 7x35), should skip large x32's (Victory SF, EL SV, etc), as they happen to be almost as bulky as many other x40's or even x42's. And in such case, excuse me but I fully prefer, being similarly sized, a x40 or x42 rather than a x32.

In this scenario, I'd bet that the Retrovid 7x35 are amongst the best COMPACT bins ever produced. Certainly with some drawbacks (nothing and no one is perfect), but good enough to be considered.

I've never tried them though.

 

[lmans66]

The 7x35’s are fantastic bins… quality, ergonomics, feel, optics. And yes the size. Why get a 32x that equals what I consider to be a full sized bin?

The SFL? Perhaps… wait and see. My concern is that it is ‘too small’… crazy man

 

[NoVik]

Will anyone else share their opinion about the Leica Retrovid 7x35? Maybe some photos?

 

[Canip]

Leica Trinovid 7×35 2019 („Retrovid“) – Binoculars Today

 

[MiddleRiver]

For my needs/eyes my 7x35's Retros are one of the best i have owned. But not necessarily the best for birding travel.

 

[lmans66]

Will anyone else share their opinion about the Leica Retrovid 7x35? Maybe some photos?

Photos of what? Just find one, try one..... put them in your own hands and view thru your own eyes. If you are going to make a $1500 investment, ....don't take our words, be your own critic. Jim

 

[mulligatawny owl]

Just had a sudden delirious urge to post about how good the Retrovid 7x35 actually is.
I've commented in a couple of threads recently about my doubts regarding their place in the alpha scheme of things. Well I take it all back, I'm officially in awe.

 

[lmans66]

Just had a sudden delirious urge to post about how good the Retrovid 7x35 actually is.
I've commented in a couple of threads recently about my doubts regarding their place in the alpha scheme of things. Well I take it all back, I'm officially in awe.

They are easy to put off without trying as not being Alpha.... but once you try them, ...wow...I agree. Enjoy the pair. These are my main pair.

 

[MiddleRiver]

As always: thanks to Gijs for House of Outdoors bino studies and buyer beware - my overlays may not be accurate.
That said, yes: this says something about how good they are!