Leica Monovid 8x20 Monocular review

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A good monocular has become quite demanding to find and it was a pleasant surprise for many enthusiasts when Leica presented a new 8x20 Monovid in 2009. Ever since then, their model is still one of the best products offered on the market.
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@electriceyeslide5959 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review... I have massive hands and this monocular is no problem for me. I don't understand why people act like it's so hard to hold, it's not. The monocular has a very nice weight to it, it's surprisingly heavy for its small size. This monocular has incredible clarity, color, contrast, and quality. It's the finest monocular I have ever looked through. It's well worth the $550 and as said by others, if you take care of it, it will last a lifetime.

@Josue-xd5ru Жыл бұрын

Do you think it's capable of spotting aircraft in the night sky and or star gazing?

@electriceyeslide5959 Жыл бұрын

@@Josue-xd5ru Hi, no. The “8” in 8x20 is the magnification. The “20” is the size of the lens, meaning 20mm. This is relatively small so it doesn’t let a lot of light in. For night time, you would want something that let a lot of light into the lens. So you want something that starts at 42 to 50. Thus you would want a 10x42 or 10x50. ATN makes digital binoculars with night vision that are also good for seeing at night.

@peterlewis3540 4 жыл бұрын

The one aspect of the Monovid, that I find most impressive, is its build quality. It is frightfully expensive, for something so small, but the whole package, of leather holding pouch, and close focus adapter lens, makes it a good investment. This is one optical instrument, that if looked after with respect, will last its owner, their lifetime.

@j.p.7708 5 жыл бұрын

X1.75 speed helped keep me awake 🤣

@sergiubordei9039 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, i followed your advice from the begin and WOW you were right!!!

@newsigmundfreud3023 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice review telling us what this item is exactly. Thank you. Is there a way to use this Monovid with a camera like smartphone?

@OpticsTradeEU 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we're glad you liked it! As far as we know, there's no adapter available for that.

@newsigmundfreud3023 3 жыл бұрын

@@OpticsTradeEU OK. Thanks.

@tbree3100 5 жыл бұрын

Review covered everything except its optical performance!

@johnalexander2349 4 жыл бұрын

Optical performance can only be described as great... for it's size. You can get better and cheaper, if you're willing to give up size (and build quality).

@peterlewis3540 4 жыл бұрын

I can assure you the optical performance, is superb. It really impresses, when you use it for close up magnification, when the clarity is incredible.

@pillsber Жыл бұрын

Exactly. So many of these reviews say everything but what you really need to know. I have evaluated these extensively and the field of view is very tiny. The focus is sharp but 8x is far too high a mgnification for a monocular, or even binoculars, in my opinion. I'm all about light, light, and light. You need a big tube and LOWER magnification to get this. I like 6x binoculars and 4x or 5x for a monocular. I always want LARGE FOV and LOTS OF LIGHT. High magnification with a small tube will NOT give you this. Plus, this monovid is VERY HEAVY for a monocular.

@markjg2275 5 ай бұрын

How does it work with older shaky hands?

@sergeyko-ris6264 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review! I have a question: is it filled with nitrogen?

@claudiostratta6943 4 ай бұрын

E pieno zeppo

@sergeyko-ris6264 4 ай бұрын

@@claudiostratta6943 Didn't understand. Yes or no?

@daee4734 3 жыл бұрын

Best Review..

@OpticsTradeEU 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Temporalplace 8 ай бұрын

Is it possible to use it in a rifle ? Can it withstand gun fire recoil ?

@OpticsTradeEU 8 ай бұрын

No. Watch our video debate about monoculars to see what you use them for: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdSTfsZzsqzVpZc.html

@bariswheel 5 жыл бұрын

Good review, though the price seems a bit steep.

@bakkermaarten007 4 жыл бұрын

The price is very steep, especially considering you'd need a tripod to get a stable image! I've returned mine.

@peterlewis3540 4 жыл бұрын

Your paying for the Leica name. I enquired on the cost of a replacement silver packaging box for my 7x42HD+ Ultravid binoculars. My dog accidentally destroyed mine by accident. Expecting a price of around £20-30, i was blown away, when Leica told me a replacement was £80 plus VAT. All it is, is a silver cardboard box, but anything with the Leica brand carries a hefty price. Even the Leica carrying lanyard for my binoculars costs just over £100.

@colinkey7094 3 жыл бұрын

Better than valium.

@cblaster171 11 ай бұрын

Overview not review.

@bakkermaarten007 4 жыл бұрын

Terribly disappointed in this monocular. It's just unmanageable to hold for me. I cannot get a stable image, so it renders the (albeit excellent) lens quality null. My hands are average sized (male). This just feels so fiddly in my hand...