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Wouldn't it be wonderful to own binoculars which weighed less than 12 ounces, fit in your pocket, and yet still provided a satisfying enough view of the bird to substitute for your full sized (or even mid-sized) binoculars, day-in-and-day-out? |
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If you have been reading the reviews here at BVD for any length of time, you know that I am a strong advocate for mid-sized binoculars, 8x30-32s, as a primary birding glass. In all most all real-life field birding situations, an exceptional 8x32 will provide all the detail and brightness the human eye can use, and without the burden of weight and the bulk of full-sized glasses. My own birding glass of choice, for several years now, has been the extraordinary 8x32 Nikon Superior E. |
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You may recall the mini review of the new Leica Ultra 8X32s in the August 1993 issue, and you may also recall my initial enthusiasm. Since that time I have done more extensive testing and added untold hours of field experience with the glasses, and I am coming to the somewhat reluctant conclusion that the 8X32s may just be the best all-around birding binoculars currently on the market. |
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As regular readers of BVD know, I am fascinated by the possibilities of the mid-sized binoculars class. I believe it should be possible to produce an 8X30-35 binoculars that would provide all the performance a birder needs and do it in a relatively light weight, compact package that would be a joy to carry in the field. |
