We've spotted the best Leica binoculars deals, just in time for the holidays, so if you're looking to bag a bargain on binoculars, you're in the right place.
Leica has long been a reliable and trusted name in the optics industry and it's no surprise that they manufacture some premium binoculars and you can get some top binoculars deals on their models ahead of the holidays. This page is updated throughout the year, so when new Leica binoculars deals become available you'll find them below. If you don't find something suitable, our guide to the best binoculars has a round-up of many top models that might be right.
Of course, Leica isn't the only premium manufacturer on the market, so if you want to search for what else is out there, our guides for Nikon, Vortex, Bushnell and Zeiss will point you in the right direction. Below though, we've tried to include something suitable for everyone, regardless of budget and experience. So, scroll down for the best Leica binoculars deals currently available.
Today's best Leica binoculars deals
Ultravid HD-Plus
The binoculars offer 8x magnification and a 50mm objectives that give crystal clear views of the night sky. You can also get these as a 10x50 and 12x50 with a 42mm trio too.
The shell is a magnesium alloy, with a titanium hinge for extra wear resistance. Joint sealing provides remarkable water resistance - you won’t be shopping for a new pair even if you drop them in 16ft of water - and external lens coatings repel water and dirt.
Inside, there are some exotic fluorite elements and Schott HT high-transmission glass, meaning you get exceptional color reproduction and fidelity. With stray light kept to a minimum, more of it can end up in your eyes, and between this and the 50mm objectives, you get a bright view with plenty of detail. A separate adapter is available for tripod mounting.
Trinovid HD
A pair of good all-rounders without the eye-watering price of the Ultravid HDs, these ruggedly constructed binoculars feature true internal focusing - the barrels will not extend or contract as you focus - and excellent optical performance.
The 42mm objectives might not have the sheer light-gathering power of 50mm optics, and in stargazing every photon counts, but being lighter and shorter counts too, in terms of your ability to hold them steady. Leica’s tripod adapter doesn’t rely on a screw fixing into the binoculars’ body, but instead supports both tubes while wrapping a rubber strap around the top, so all its binoculars are compatible.
Rubbberized and impact resistant, the Trinovid binoculars are also weather-sealed and waterproof. The roof prisms are made from BaK-4 glass, with all the coatings you’d expect, and the same goes for the lenses - multicoatings abound, and despite the lack of any really exotic glass, image quality remains high. The Trinovids are also available from 8x32 up to 10x42.
Noctivid
Right at the top of Leica’s range, although not the most expensive pair, these Noctivids come in both olive green and black. We’ve chosen the green ones to break up a page full of black binoculars, but they’re all the same on the inside.
Featuring Schott HT high-transmission glass, stray-light baffles, and specially hardened coatings, light transmission and contrast are unsurpassed. The optical pathway has been optimised with weight in mind, so the binoculars are centred on your grip rather than being front- or back-heavy.
With an additional front hinge for stability, and a broad, smooth focuser that’s easy to operate with a finger, it’s hard to criticise a pair of binoculars built to such high standards. If you can stomach the price, that is. A 10x42 pair is also available.
Geovid 3200.com
An expensive pair of laser-rangefinding binoculars aimed at hunters - and with an app that can transfer the ballistic profile of your favoured rifle into the binoculars so they can take into account its characteristics - these also have the precise combination of wide objectives and modest magnification that makes for a great stargazing pair.
Ideal customers - those who like to shoot a deer then spend the evening scanning the skies, and who can afford $3,500 binoculars - are likely to be rare, but the Geovids are rugged, waterproof, and tricked out with Bluetooth, temperature and air pressure sensors, and can accurately measure distance out to 3,000 metres, something Orion wishes he could do.
As with all Leica binoculars, they’re beautifully made, but the extra equipment, and those yawning objectives, mean the weight is a little high for long stargazing sessions.
Leica binoculars deals: Frequently asked questions
How do I know which pair of Leica binoculars is for me?
When choosing a pair of binoculars, it's important to consider where you'll be using them, the time of day, what you want to view through them and whether you'll be moving around or staying in one place.
Understanding the aperture and magnification are key to ensuring that they'll suit what you'll be using them for while knowing what time of day you're likely to use them will help you decide on the aperture you'll need. The larger the aperture, the more suited they'll be for astronomy and viewing the night sky. The magnification will allow you to work out how much detail you will see through the eyepieces so if you're using them for wildlife, less magnification may work better than needing a higher magnification for viewing distant objects in the night sky.
Weight is also important to consider as the heavier they are, the more likely you'll want to use a tripod to support the weight and stay in one place. Heavier binoculars are best for stargazing while compact binoculars are great for on the go and may suit nature viewing better.
Finally, if you wear glasses, consider the eye relief and go for a minimum of 14mm for comfort.
Is going more expensive on Leica binoculars always worth it?
Leica are a reputable brand and you know that when you buy one of their pairs of binoculars you will get great quality optics. This applies to their higher end priced binoculars and their lower end ones. We particularly like the compactness of the Leica Trinovid 10x25 and they come in at $475 currently which is remarkably cheaper than the Noctivid 10x42 but really it isn't about price — it's important to match the binoculars to the activity you want them for. So while compact binoculars work well for carrying around and viewing wildlife, others may want to invest in heavier, more expensive binoculars to partake in stargazing. Whatever price tag, when you buy Leica you'll be getting a excellent quality pair of binoculars.
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