Product Overview

Leica Noctivid 8x42

It bears repeating that we live in the golden age of optics. Almost every optics manufacturer makes affordable binoculars that are better than anyone could get in the 1970's. Today’s top shelf optics are nothing short of phenomenal. Leica’s 8x42 Noctivid premiered at Bird Fair 2016 in Britain and has wowed viewers ever since. A one-hand grip on the barrel and you’re enjoying an expansive 443-foot field of view (too close to the competition to quibble). The view is often described as more three-dimensional than other binoculars. Zeiss and Swarovski beat the 6.2-foot close focus, but in birding or even butterflying how often does 15 inches really make a difference? With 19 mm of eye relief, four click-stop eyecups and a 56 mm minimum IPD, these fit nearly all adults. Schott HT glass prisms, high temperature plasma multi-coatings and internal baffles to eliminate stray light help create a high contrast, nearly achromatic image. They tip the scales at 30.3 ounces, but really don’t feel heavy. Or maybe you’re too engrossed in the view to think about it.

Key Features:

Prism System	P40 Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms
Color	Black
Manification	8x
Objective Size	42 mm
Image Stabilization	No
Weight	30.3 oz
Height	5.9 in
Width	4.9 in
Field of View @1000 yards	443 ft
Close Focus	6.2 ft
Exit Pupil	5.2 mm
Eye Relief	19 mm
Interpupillary Distance	56 mm to 74 mm
Diopter Range	-4 to +4
Operating Temperature	N/A
Fog Proof	Yes, Nitrogen-Filled
Waterproof	Yes to 16.5 ft
Coatings	HDC® Plus-multicoating and AquaDura® lens coating
Optics	SCHOTT HT (High Transmission) glass
Materials	Rubber coated exterior, magnesium housing
Country of Origin	Germany
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Warranty + 3 Year US Passport Warranty - Not Transferable