Ultravid (1 Viewer)

[dries1]

One has to admit, it is one fine looking binocular.

 

[Robert Moore]

I never held or owned the BL version but I bet it’s sweet. You are right one of the best if not the best looking binocular

 

[jafritten]

I never held or owned the BL version but I bet it’s sweet. You are right one of the best if not the best looking binocular

I'd love to see a x32 BL!

 

[Rg548]

Gotta love a Leica...... I keep thinking about getting another Leica binocular, I have Zeiss and Swarovski, but I do love Leica

 

[Gijs van Ginkel]

Dries 1, post 1,
Yes that is a real beauty for the eye.....
Gijs van Ginkel

 

[dorubird]

For me, the ranking in terms of the beauty of the binoculars, generally speaking, is as follows:
1 Leica (eg. this Ultravid, Trinovid/Retrovid)
2 Nikon (eg. Nikon E2, Nikon Monarch HG)
3 Swarovski (eg. Habicht 8x30)

 

[fazalmajid]

Yes. The haptics are top-notch, as on the Retrovids.

The 8x32 have the same hinge as the 8x42, which looks out of proportion, even on the ultra-expensive Hermès special edition.

 

[jafritten]

What do you reckon to these? It's the 2017 Safari edition.

 

[master5]

the titanium hinge shaft! very beautiful!

http://company7.com/library/leica/ultravid.pdf

 

[MSP1LT]

One has to admit, it is one fine looking binocular.

One has to admit, it is one fine looking binocular.

I got one of the Safari HD models a few years ago at a fairy decent discount. For whatever reason, they appeared not to be a hot item at the time.

 

[Boogieshrew]

What do you reckon to these? It's the 2017 Safari edition. View attachment 1412760View attachment 1412761

Oh, that I like. If the 7x35 Retrovids were available in that colour....

 

[Mike F]

The Safari is nice, and that is indeed one of Leica's most attractive bins, but for me black is always the only colour for a Leica!

 

[Conndomat]

Andy a beautiful glass!
I also think that Leica simply builds the most beautiful glasses in terms of design, that really has style ...

Andreas

 

[Rg548]

Why are the safari so much more expensive??
Better optics, or just rarer?

 

[jafritten]

Why are the safari so much more expensive??
Better optics, or just rarer?

I think there are only 100 units of each configuration and they come with different accessories. The optics are the same as far as I know.

I'd sell my car for Noctivid optics in a UV safari housing.

 

[fazalmajid]

Mine came with a fitted molded hard leather case. I believed at some point mid-production they stopped including that, just the run-of-the-mill cordura bag instead, which is nowhere as nice.

It's shown here: Company Seven | Leica ULTRAVID 8 x 42 BL and 10 x 42 BL Binoculars

The Safari at least seems to include the French-made Aneas case, which was sold for $350 by itself. It's odd they included the tan version instead of the matching olive green one.

Aneas case

 

[master5]

It's odd they included the tan version instead of the matching olive green one.

 

[ZDHart]

Yes... they are stunning looking binoculars - exquisite style and understated class.

As are the UVHD+

I must admit, my UVHD+ 10x32 (above) as well as the 8x32s (below) are my favorite binoculars, by far.

 

[ibramr]

ZDHart, I agree. The “industrial design” of the UVHD+8x32 is extremely difficult to beat in terms of function and form.* I am hesitant to say that the elegance factor of the BL and safari models, which are indeed very chic, detracts from their usability to me; but maybe I should think differently. Enjoy in good health.

* this statement should not belittle the functionality of the UVHD+ 7x42 and the Noctivid 8x42.

 

[dries1]

master5, I really don't know what to say about that Nikon bag with the 10X36.