Leica Ultravid 10x42 Binoculars

[Seabass]

So I saw a used pair of these online at a well known store. Condition rated as “very good”, and for $1300. They are not the “HD” version, so not sure of age.

Am I correct in thinking the new price for this model would have been around $2100 ish?

$1300 is a good deal? Should I be jumping on these?

I’ve never owned Leica before, but have been wanting to buy a 10x42 set for some time, as I’m currently using some old leupold 8 power Mojave’s.

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[Dean2]

Leica are excellent glass, they also have excellent service. Have only used it once, McBaions sent my Duovids for repair as the focus isn't working right and glass is not crystal clear like it was. Covered under warranty no problem.

That said, I would not pay 1,300 for used Ultavids that are not HD. I would for the HDs but that is really quite high for the old model. If you do a lot of looking you can probably find new HDs for 1,800. Last set I got for a buddy were Ultravid HD 8x40 I ordered from a Leica dealer out of Amsterdam off Ebay. They were $1850 CDN plus 50 bucks shipping. They were blowing them out as the HD-Plus has just been released.

Also, talk to Bob at McBains on 107St Edm. He has excellent prices for AO members on new glass. Not sure if they sell used.

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[Seabass]

Ok, thanks for your input. I think I’ll hold
off on these, as per your advice. I wasn’t sure if this was a fair price or not, and I appreciate you lending your opinion.

I’ve noticed sometimes I can find NIB ziess conquest HD 10x42 for around $1200 ish, but some of the reviews regarding the eye cups are poor.

So I guess it may best to buy new Leica or Swarovski. Inexpensive for a lifetime item, I suppose.

PS - I was also thinking about just going with the Leupold BX 4 pro guide, which are around the $900 range, however the same model a couple years ago was $750. So I don’t think I would be really getting the value for dollar out of them?

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[Dean2]

Originally Posted by Seabass

Ok, thanks for your input. I think I’ll hold
off on these, as per your advice. I wasn’t sure if this was a fair price or not, and I appreciate you lending your opinion.

I’ve noticed sometimes I can find NIB ziess conquest HD 10x42 for around $1200 ish, but some of the reviews regarding the eye cups are poor.

So I guess it may best to buy new Leica or Swarovski. Inexpensive for a lifetime item, I suppose.

PS - I was also thinking about just going with the Leupold BX 4 pro guide, which are around the $900 range, however the same model a couple years ago was $750. So I don’t think I would be really getting the value for dollar out of them?

Thanks


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I have bought lots of used Leica and Swaro etc. Nothing at all wrong with that, just need to be the right price. I have one set of lightly used Duovids I bought for a buddy that wanted a set like mine, bought them out of New York. They were 1500 CAN all in. New they are over $3600.

I am a big believer in Alpha glass but you pay a LOT for only relatively small improvements. If I was looking to get great glass at a much cheaper price check out the Mavens. They aren't Leica, and new they cost near what good used Leica do, so in my books ued Leica is a better deal, but it does give you options.

You definitely want to go do a lot of side by side comparison looking through glass before dropping bg money. Leica suits my eye perfect, I have a couple of buddies who see far better with Swaro. No two people have the same eyes so it really is about what works for you.

[lmtada]

Had 8x42 for 20 years. Excellent glass.