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Leica Noctivid 10 x 42

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Leica Noctivid 10 x 42

The Leica Noctivid glasses are compact in size, stylish, and elegant, but nevertheless unbelievably robust and resilient. Ideal for every walk of life, the Leica Noctivid binoculars set standards alone with their design. The optical and mechanical systems of the new Leica Noctivid family of binoculars unite the best of the latest and most innovative technologies to create a new pinnacle of excellence.

The optical engineers have integrated no less than 12 glass lens elements in the new Leica Noctivid models to achieve viewing excellence that fulfills even the most stringent demands. Schott HT™ (High Transmission) glasses ensure amazingly natural color rendition. The Leica Noctivid binoculars take advantage of a new high-temperature plasma deposition process for highest-quality lens coatings that guarantee perfectly balanced transmission characteristics throughout the entire wavelength range of visible light, which results in a breathtakingly bright and color-neutral viewing image.

Innovative baffle systems for the suppression of stray light guarantee optimum reduction of reflections and maximum contrast. The modification of the radii of the lenses made it possible to achieve a further improvement of sharpness right up to the extreme edges of the viewing image. Innovative AquaDura® coating, a Leica development, ensures a crystal-clear view in all weathers and protects the lenses against scratching and abrasion. Thanks to this special coating, dirt and finger marks can be effortlessly wiped away.

The essentials:

  • Best detail recognition thanks to 10x magnification
  • Excellent stray light suppression and high contrasts allow the observation of the finest structures under the most difficult conditions
  • Fatigue-free, relaxed observation thanks to its compact design and ideal weight distribution

AT A GLANCE

  • Outstanding Clarity and Color Accuracy
  • Exceptional Three-Dimensional Image
  • AquaDura Lens Coating and Schott HT Glass

For detailed technical specifications, please refer to the Technical Data Sheet.

Delivery:
Binoculars, contour-shaped neoprene carrying strap, lens cover, eyepiece cover, Cordura bag

Limited Warranty:
All Leica Sport Optic products bought from an authorized North American dealer since Jan 1, 2021 now feature a fully transferable 10-year Passport Protection Plan plus a 30-year Manufacturer’s Warranty. Both aspects of Leica’s commitment to you compromise the following:

  • Fully Transferable
  • No Warranty Card Required
  • No Receipt Required
  • No Charge

Please visit our dedicated Warranty Program page for specific rules and conditions.

Leica Warranty Program

10 Year Passport Protection Plan
The Leica Passport Protection Plan is completely free and includes a fully transferrable no-questions, no-fault, 10-year accidental damage coverage plan in addition to a 30-year Manufacturer's Warranty. During the first 10-years, Leica will repair or replace any optical binoculars, rangefinder, or spotting scope in the event it is damaged, at no cost to the customer. This is only valid if the unit is purchased within North America, and is sent in to the US repair facility for service.

30 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty:
Moreover, all optical Sport Optics products include a comprehensive 30-year Manufacturer's Warranty, also at no charge. If following the 10-year no-fault coverage plan and a product is determined to have a defect with the optical system, Leica will simply repair or replace it. This excludes impact and water damage. Program valid from the date of purchase from an authorized North American Leica dealer.
Non-optical items such as accessories are warrantied for two years from date of purchase.

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  • 5
    Noctivid 8 X 42

    Posted by Steve on Jul 14th 2025

    I love my noctivids. I've had them for a couple of years, and I bring them with me wherever I go in Alaska because you never know what you're going to run into here. However, I would like Leica to consider making a pair of Noctivids that could also be used for the astronomy enthusiasts among us—a 12 X 55 or 65. Leica is already making 65mm lenses for their spotting scopes, so why not make larger APO objective lenses for the Noctivid?

  • 5
    Noctivid 10x42 (Black)

    Posted by James Jacquin on Sep 15th 2024

    I have just recently bought a pair of 10x42 Noctivids. To start, the build quality on these is just outstanding, everything from the fit and finish to its anesthetic appeal and the most comfortable eye cups of any binoculars I've ever used, all are really top notch! As for the view I would call it crystalline, color saturated and to me razor sharp almost out to the edge. I've used both a pair of Zeiss Victory SF & Nikon Porros SE, both 10x42 to compare. Both are superb instruments in their own right, but, I found the Noctivid noticeably sharper & clearer. In fairness they also have a little off axis CA, but to my eyes far less than critics had led me to believe. And in reality I was not at all contemplating buying the Noctivids until I had a pair of their superb, Leica Ultravid HD-Plus, 7x42. It was then that I fell in love with the "Leica View", not because of any branding or marketing but because of the view alone which was outstanding. The Noctivids being noticeably better & a perceptible improvement. I've also read a lot of blather about how Leica hasn't introduced any innovations or offered multiple & total revamping of their whole binocular line. That's actually patently untrue & further maybe Leica doesn't have to completely remake their binoculars every few years because they've already got it right. Just my opinion. Thank you Leica for the beautiful views & enhancement of my birding experiences.

Sport Optics

Looking for something exceptional, you’re certain to find it with Leica Sport Optics. We create our optics for people who want to experience their environment up close, rather than from a distance. People who demand more, when others accept less.