Which of your binoculars are the most "delicious" ones? (1 Viewer)

[jafritten]

'How can a pair of binoculars possibly be delicious?' is what I thought when I came across this word in one of ZD's thread titles when, in fact, I often think of the specific "taste" of a photographic lens or (the look through) a pair of binoculars. For me, every noise comes with a more or less faint visual representation - static or moving structures and colours. To a somewhat lesser extent, the perception of colours is somehow linked up with my sense of taste. That is pretty unusual, I know. I have a deep understanding for people who think that's all bollocks.

Still, I'm sure I am not the only one here on this forum who thinks that one pair of binoculars is more "delicious" than another. ZD wrote:

Leica still brings that beautifully rich, uber-sharp clarity, pleasingly warm color-character, punchy-color look, contrast, and "sparkle" to the eyes.

In a word... the Leica view is simply visually "DELICIOUS."

ZD may not share my synaesthesia but I'm right there with him; I agree with every word he says.

Now, are there binoculars that you think are your most "delicious" ones? This question is not about AFOV, field flatteners or sharp field stops. It's more about the "taste" - colour, contrast and brightness, just to name a few criteria.

I like the visual taste of my Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR (from around 2013) the best.

What are your most delicious ones?

 

[Troubador]

I will take a risk and stick my head above the parapet and say that my most delicious bino (not necessarily my best bino) is Meopta's B1 MeoStar 7x42. Its the only 7x bino I have and is now the only 42mm bino I own. The 7x magnification simply presents the world to my eyes in what I would describe as the most delicious way.

Lee

 

[Maljunulo]

My choices are limited by the fact that I only have the 8X32 SF, except for the Fujinon "Twins" 10X70 and 16X70.

I think the SF are 'brilliant" and a source of joy with each use.

 

[PeterPS]

The binocular in the attached pics (despite being only 2x8....)

 

[Conndomat]

I prefer small, handy and easy binoculars... Swarovski SLC 8x56...

Andreas

 

[jafritten]

I will take a risk and stick my head above the parapet and say that my most delicious bino (not necessarily my best bino) is Meopta's B1 MeoStar 7x42. Its the only 7x bino I have and is now the only 42mm bino I own. The 7x magnification simply presents the world to my eyes in what I would describe as the most delicious way.

Lee

Interesting point, Lee. I agree, the most delicious bino is not necessarily the best one. In fact, my worst pair (Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10x42 which I keep in the garden shed) ranks second in terms of being "delicious". At least on sunny days.

 

[mwhogue]

'How can a pair of binoculars possibly be delicious?' is what I thought when I came across this word in one of ZD's thread titles when, in fact, I often think of the specific "taste" of a photographic lens or (the look through) a pair of binoculars. For me, every noise comes with a more or less faint visual representation - static or moving structures and colours. To a somewhat lesser extent, the perception of colours is somehow linked up with my sense of taste. That is pretty unusual, I know. I have a deep understanding for people who think that's all bollocks.

Still, I'm sure I am not the only one here on this forum who thinks that one pair of binoculars is more "delicious" than another. ZD wrote:


ZD may not share my synaesthesia but I'm right there with him; I agree with every word he says.

Now, are there binoculars that you think are your most "delicious" ones? This question is not about AFOV, field flatteners or sharp field stops. It's more about the "taste" - colour, contrast and brightness, just to name a few criteria.

I like the visual taste of my Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR (from around 2013) the best.

What are your most delicious ones?

Nikon EDG II 7x42.

Mike

 

[jafritten]

The binocular in the attached pics (despite being only 2x8....)

Is that malt whisky? Two of the top 5 inventions of humanity in one! These must be the most delicious binoculars in the world! And a porro on top.

 

[jafritten]

I prefer small, handy and easy binoculars... Swarovski SLC 8x56...

Andreas

I'd love to have a look through them. I only know the 10x42.

 

[Dennis Mau]

I agree with ZDhart in that Leica's are the most delicious. It is because they have the most saturated colors of any binoculars and are the prettiest to look through. They remind me of when TV first came out with Technicolor. The Leica's make nature look better than it really is, whereas, something like a Swarovski or Zeiss are probably more real but in a sense colder. Leica's even smell delicious because they are leather, like you could eat them.

 

[Dennis Mau]

I'd love to have a look through them. I only know the 10x42.

The SLC 8x56 and Henry's FL 8x56 are quite an experience to look through, although I wouldn't want to carry them all day. Those huge apertures give you a very transparent and clear view with almost no glare at any angle. They are killer in low light also!

 

[Ignatius]

I like my Nikons with a bit of nutella®.

 

[jcnguyen09]

Very subjective iaw each person's taste! For me, I have a few depending on what I want to see or where I am....Seeing a grand and sharp view of migration birds, my NL 8x42 is delicious! Looking for the details of a white tail deer herd far at the edge of the mountain, nothing can be more delicious than my NL 12x42! Long hiking on the trails, my tiny zeiss VP 8x25 is delicious!

 

[fazalmajid]

Leica Ultravid BL 8x42. Perfect haptics thanks to the leather covering. The Swarovski NL Pure's contoured barrels are amazing, but rubber will never feel as good as leather.

 

[Dennis Mau]

Leica Ultravid BL 8x42. Perfect haptics thanks to the leather covering. The Swarovski NL Pure's contoured barrels are amazing, but rubber will never feel as good as leather.

Nor "smell" as good! That is what makes a Leica delicious.

 

[jafritten]

I'm always interested in hearing about what people think about the binoculars they actually use.

My question, however, is not about haptics, mechanical qualities, size, weight or design. It's just about what you can see when you look through them: colour cast/character/balance, contrast and brightness. These ingredients create what I labelled "a taste". Distortion, field curvature or sharpness across the field do not affect "taste".

I'm sorry I wasn't clear enough about what I mean in my initial post.

 

[Dennis Mau]

I prefer small, handy and easy binoculars... Swarovski SLC 8x56...

Andreas

They would be a lot to eat, though. Probably ruin my diet.

 

[gwsudiro]

Hello Jafritten…

So far, its Uvid 7x42 for me.

And I do think parameters like distortion and curvature will more or less affect the “character” of the binos.

But if they have to be omitted from the “taste” criteria… still Uvid 7x42 for me.. i think..

Best regards
Galih

 

[CharleyBird]

For me, generally speaking,

Leica are Morrison's cranberry pork pie
Zeiss are Saisnsbury's orange chocolate trifle
Nikon are Tesco's luxury mince pies
Swarovski are homemade tuna panini melt.

Hope that helps

 

[GeorgeL]

Anything under $500