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Leica Ultravid 8x20mm Compact Binoculars

Leica Ultravid 8x20mm Compact Binoculars

Item#: LCI021

Starting Price: $699.00

Starting List Price : $699.00

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  • High-Lux System brings optical performance to new heights
  • 100% aircraft grade aluminum housing
  • Aspherical lens technology gives full-size performance in a compact body
  • Industry-leading waterproof submersion rating of 16.5 ft.
  • Available in Rubber Armor or Leather Armor
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Description

Brighter and more rugged than previous Leica offerings, the Ultravid Compacts represent an entirely new era in high-performance, compact European binoculars. The 100% aircraft-grade aluminum housing keeps weight to a minimum while adding considerable ruggedness. The use of ashperical lens technology in the Leica Ultravid Compacts allows for full-size binocular performance in a compact, lightweight body. The new High-Lux System is a 42-layer prism coating that produces nearly 100% light transmission per glass-to-air surface, thus giving the user the absolute finest image contrast and most natural color rendition across the entire spectrum. Each eyecup slides up to give most any user a comfortable eye relief. The Ultravid Compacts also feature Leica’s industry-leading waterproof submersion rating of 16.5ft and offer Leica’s Passport Protection Plan. The Passport Protection Plan is the only written-out, unlimited lifetime warranty in the high performance segment of the optics industry.

 

What's Included:
cordura case with belt loop, woven carrying strap, eyepiece covers
Shipping Restrictions:
Ships to most international destinations, APOs, and FPOs.
Dimensions & Specifications

Weight

8.1 oz. , 8.5 oz.

Size

Compact Binoculars

Eye Relief

16 mm

Waterproof

Yes

Features

Waterproof

Magnification

8x

Brand

Leica

Dimensions (in)

3 5/8H x 1 1/2D x 4 3/8W inches

Objective Lens Diameter

20mm

Field of View @ 1000 Yards

341 ft.

Angular Field of View

6.5 Degrees

Exit Pupil

2.5 mm

Focus Type

Center

Close Focusing Distance

1.8 m/7.2 ft.

Binoculars Series

Leica Ultravid Binoculars

Prism Type

Roof Prism Binoculars

Options

Material: Rubber Armor, Leather Armor

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Leica Ultravid 8x20mm Compact Binoculars
 
5.0

(based on 11 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (10)
  • Quality lenses (10)
  • Lightweight (8)
  • Strong construction (8)
  • Close focus (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Bird watching (7)
    • Sporting events/concerts (7)
    • Wildlife viewing (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (5), Casual/ recreational (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    Dec

    16

    2011

     
    5.0

    Impressively compact

    By golf nut

    from Pasadena

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Lightweight
    • Quality Lenses
    • Strong Construction
    • Waterproof

    Cons

    • Eyecups do not fit snug

    Best Uses

    • Sporting Events/Concerts
    • Wildlife Viewing

    Comments about Leica Ultravid 8x20mm Compact Binoculars:

    I am looking forward to bringing to concerts and sporting event. Small size makes them very easy to manage.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Aug

    5

    2011

     
    5.0

    ...

    By russellrb

    from michigan

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Quality Lenses
    • Strong Construction
    • Works Well With Glasses

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hunting
      • Sporting Events/Concerts

      Comments about Leica Ultravid 8x20mm Compact Binoculars:

      NC

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jun

      20

      2011

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great compact bino

      By Charles L.

      from Raleigh, NC

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Close Focus
      • Compact
      • Lightweight
      • Quality Lenses
      • Strong Construction
      • Waterproof
      • Works Well With Glasses

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bird Watching
        • Sporting Events/Concerts

        Comments about Leica Ultravid 8x20mm Compact Binoculars:

        Love this little bino. Great quality in a small package. Surprisingly sharp image and brighter than I expected for such small lenses.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Feb

        17

        2011

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        As good as I expected

        By FlagSki

        from Flagstaff Arizona

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Lightweight
        • Quality Lenses

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hunting
          • Kayak canoe rafting

          Comments about Leica Ultravid 8x20mm Compact Binoculars:

          I had a pair of pretty good compacts to go along with my good pair of 8x40's and after reading many reviews decided to take the advice of putting my money into the best quality compacts I could find. The Leika Ultravids looked like a winner and they are. I need to travel light but always figured I had to accept poor optics in low light with compacts. The day I got these I went in my backyard when it was nearly too dark to see and looked at a mountainside about 1000 yards away. I have no doubt I would have seen a deer clearly if one was up there. I am amazed at the optics of these binoculars! Definitely not cheap but definitely worth every penny!

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          27

          2010

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          My New Favorites

          By graywolfkayak

          from Poulsbo, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Close Focus
          • Compact
          • Lightweight
          • Quality Lenses
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Bird Watching
            • Climbing
            • Hiking
            • Sea Kayaking
            • Sporting Events/Concerts
            • Wildlife Viewing

            Comments about Leica Ultravid 8x20mm Compact Binoculars:

            These just went on a kayaking trip to the Washington Coast. Fit perfectly in the pocket of my PFD and was in constant use. Outstanding optics. These are going to go with me everywhere. I plan on climbing Kilimanjaro next year and these are going with me.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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