Leica Trinovid BA (8x32) Binocular

Pros: Excellent optics, excellent build quality, good design.
Cons: Could do with more eye relief. Eye tubes fiddly. Hard plastic body. Pricey.

Quality 8x30 binoculars are ideal for the serious birder who does not want to carry a brick around their neck. The top models these days are the Leica 8x32, Nikon 8x32 SE and 8x32 HG, Swarovski 8x30 SLC and Zeiss 8x30 BGA. The objectives are large enough...

Pros: Everything. Really, everything. Fantastic overall performance.
Cons: Price when compared to models $600 cheaper.

There is no denying the quality and well-deserved reputation of Leica Binoculars. But . . .

GENERAL: This binocular is another excellent specimen in Leica's stable of superior optics. The lenses are fully multi-coated (which means...

Pros: Outstanding optical quality, bright, built tough, warranty.
Cons: Price

I used to own low priced binoculars but never knew what quality was till I bought my first Leica. This model was my first Leica. I've also owned the 12x50, 10x50 and 10x42.
The 8x32 is my favorite general purpose binoculars.
It is light...