The Leica Trinovid 8x32 BN Binoculars 40016 are high-end, mid powered, all-round binoculars. Leica is a German optical company renowned for the optical performance and build quality of their products. The award winning 40016 are no exception to the legend. In addition to award winning optics, these Leicas boast a short close-focus and an extremely wide field-of-view, making them ideal for up close bird watching and flight tracking. These 8x32s hit the all-round performance sweet spot, considered by many to be the pinnacle of all-round performance. Made to perform in extremes of temperature, humidity, and altitude, the 40016s are waterproof down to 16 feet and fog-proof from -13 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. An aluminum body armored in polyurethane makes these Leicas tough too. With excellent weight balance and ergonomics, these binoculars provide extended viewing comfort. And at only 4-1/2 inches in length, these binos nearly pass for compacts! These roof-prisms equipped with 32mm objectives won't blow you away in dim light, but they are superior to other binos of identical theoretical light gathering ability. The 40016s have unique retractable eyecups to accommodate eyeglass users as opposed to the roll down rubber (susceptible to cracking and splitting with age) variety found on most other binos. However, with only 14.6mm eye relief, there may be some vignetting of the image when used with eyeglasses.

The 40016s do it all. And, they'll have to because at around $1,500 you've probably blown your entire binocular budget. However, the high price can easily be justified by any buyer with an appreciation of fine craftsmanship and excellent optics, not to mention one of the best warranties in the business.

Warranty
lifetime (no fault "Passport Protection Plan")