Leica Ultravid 8x20 Leathered, Black
In August 2018, these Ultravid compact binoculars underwent a redesign, featuring a slightly altered housing design and a new high-quality calf leather soft pouch in silver and black. Leica's compact Ultravid binoculars surpass their predecessors in brightness, sharpness, compactness, functionality, and durability. These "mini-binoculars" embody the true Ultravid-class, incorporating nearly all the Ultravid-elements that could be miniaturized. Despite their compact size, they offer exceptional performance and fit comfortably into almost any pocket. Utilizing aspherical lenses, these binoculars deliver sharp images with minimal color fringing, even at the edges. Their short close-up distance allows for a closer view of nearby objects. With robustness akin to their larger counterparts, the 25mm and 20mm binoculars are waterproof up to 5m (16.5ft) and nitrogen-filled to prevent fogging. The leather design adds a touch of classic elegance and ensures long-term durability. The package includes a woven carrying strap, eyepiece cover, and leather zip-pouch. This model replaces the previous 40263 version.
In August 2018, these Ultravid compact binoculars underwent a redesign, featuring a slightly altered housing design and a new high-quality calf leather soft pouch in silver and black. Leica's compact Ultravid binoculars surpass their predecessors in brightness, sharpness, compactness, functionality, and durability. These "mini-binoculars" embody the true Ultravid-class, incorporating nearly all the Ultravid-elements that could be miniaturized. Despite their compact size, they offer exceptional performance and fit comfortably into almost any pocket. Utilizing aspherical lenses, these binoculars deliver sharp images with minimal color fringing, even at the edges. Their short close-up distance allows for a closer view of nearby objects. With robustness akin to their larger counterparts, the 25mm and 20mm binoculars are waterproof up to 5m (16.5ft) and nitrogen-filled to prevent fogging. The leather design adds a touch of classic elegance and ensures long-term durability. The package includes a woven carrying strap, eyepiece cover, and leather zip-pouch. This model replaces the previous 40263 version.
In August 2018, these Ultravid compact binoculars underwent a redesign, featuring a slightly altered housing design and a new high-quality calf leather soft pouch in silver and black. Leica's compact Ultravid binoculars surpass their predecessors in brightness, sharpness, compactness, functionality, and durability. These "mini-binoculars" embody the true Ultravid-class, incorporating nearly all the Ultravid-elements that could be miniaturized. Despite their compact size, they offer exceptional performance and fit comfortably into almost any pocket. Utilizing aspherical lenses, these binoculars deliver sharp images with minimal color fringing, even at the edges. Their short close-up distance allows for a closer view of nearby objects. With robustness akin to their larger counterparts, the 25mm and 20mm binoculars are waterproof up to 5m (16.5ft) and nitrogen-filled to prevent fogging. The leather design adds a touch of classic elegance and ensures long-term durability. The package includes a woven carrying strap, eyepiece cover, and leather zip-pouch. This model replaces the previous 40263 version.
In August 2018, these Ultravid compact binoculars underwent a redesign, featuring a slightly altered housing design and a new high-quality calf leather soft pouch in silver and black. Leica's compact Ultravid binoculars surpass their predecessors in brightness, sharpness, compactness, functionality, and durability. These "mini-binoculars" embody the true Ultravid-class, incorporating nearly all the Ultravid-elements that could be miniaturized. Despite their compact size, they offer exceptional performance and fit comfortably into almost any pocket. Utilizing aspherical lenses, these binoculars deliver sharp images with minimal color fringing, even at the edges. Their short close-up distance allows for a closer view of nearby objects. With robustness akin to their larger counterparts, the 25mm and 20mm binoculars are waterproof up to 5m (16.5ft) and nitrogen-filled to prevent fogging. The leather design adds a touch of classic elegance and ensures long-term durability. The package includes a woven carrying strap, eyepiece cover, and leather zip-pouch. This model replaces the previous 40263 version.
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The lowest price for Leica Ultravid 8x20 Leathered, Black right now is $1,589.00 at digiDirect Australia, compared across 4 retailers.
The all-time low was $616.91 on 18 Feb 2025 — today's price is 158% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 24 Sept 2026.
Last updated at 24/09/2026 10:59:00
LEICA ULTRAVID 8x20 leathered, black
Free delivery between 30 Sept – 7 Oct
Leica 8x20 Ultravid Blackline Binoculars (Black with Black Leather)
Delivery $9.90
Leica Ultravid 8x20 Leathered, Black
Delivery between 29 Sept – 2 Oct $14
Leica Ultravid 8x20 Leathered Binoculars, Black
Delivery between 29 Sept – 2 Oct $18.30
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
These tiny jewels are perfect to carry in a backpack or coat pocket, with the build quality and optics to satisfy me for a lifetime.After owning three near-competitors Swarovski, Zeiss, and Pentax) these are the ones I want to carry around on hikes or bike rides (or yes, to the opera).Are they as good for birding or astronomy as bigger binoculars? No. The view is too tight, they don't collect enough light for stargazing, and they are just a bit small in the hands to be totally stable. But for the total package of portability, comfort, quality and beautiful seeing there isn't anything better on the market.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Very light an compact, and bright. I used this in a outdoor concert in the evening and they performed well.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
The quality of the optics is a given. I have a Nikon HG 8x20 and optically, they are similar but the quality of the build is not. Leica is much superior in this aspect - excellent fit and finish. The Leica binoculars are also much more compact and lighter, and look very elegant - perfect to bring to an opera house or a museum. I would have like it a lot more if it can focus more close so that I can observe small and delicate exhibits in a museum. I will have to get their monocular for this.
| Magnification | 8x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 20 mm |
| Angle of View | 6.5° (Actual) |
| Field of View | 341' @ 1000 yd / 113.2 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 5.9' / 1.8 m |
LEICA ULTRAVID 8x20 leathered, black
Free delivery between 30 Sept – 7 Oct
Leica 8x20 Ultravid Blackline Binoculars (Black with Black Leather)
Delivery $9.90
Leica Ultravid 8x20 Leathered, Black
Delivery between 29 Sept – 2 Oct $14
Leica Ultravid 8x20 Leathered Binoculars, Black
Delivery between 29 Sept – 2 Oct $18.30
These tiny jewels are perfect to carry in a backpack or coat pocket, with the build quality and optics to satisfy me for a lifetime.After owning three near-competitors Swarovski, Zeiss, and Pentax) these are the ones I want to carry around on hikes or bike rides (or yes, to the opera).Are they as good for birding or astronomy as bigger binoculars? No. The view is too tight, they don't collect enough light for stargazing, and they are just a bit small in the hands to be totally stable. But for the total package of portability, comfort, quality and beautiful seeing there isn't anything better on the market.
Very light an compact, and bright. I used this in a outdoor concert in the evening and they performed well.
The quality of the optics is a given. I have a Nikon HG 8x20 and optically, they are similar but the quality of the build is not. Leica is much superior in this aspect - excellent fit and finish. The Leica binoculars are also much more compact and lighter, and look very elegant - perfect to bring to an opera house or a museum. I would have like it a lot more if it can focus more close so that I can observe small and delicate exhibits in a museum. I will have to get their monocular for this.
You see birds clear as day and the binocular is well made.
This is a perfect pocket binocular, aesthetically elegant with the leather finish, and includes a decent small zippered leather case. Optics are sharp and clear, and focusing and other ergonomics are well executed. Focus with glasses can be tricky until you find the correct position against your glasses. Low light viewing is excellent, and focusing in low light is as easy as focusing in full daylight - a pleasant surprise. Highly recommended.
Amazing lens quality and lightweight so always by your side.
Very versatile and compact without compromising quality , absolutely superb optics !
Was looking for a combination of compactness and really good optics for travel..This is it!Thanks B&H
| Magnification | 8x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 20 mm |
| Angle of View | 6.5° (Actual) |
| Field of View | 341' @ 1000 yd / 113.2 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 5.9' / 1.8 m |
