#E LEITZ WETZLAR BINOCULARS 577160 SERIAL#

Produced in Germany in the Ernst Leitz Wetzlar factory that produced binoculars for the German Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine during WWII. Note: If you have a vintage binocular you either wish to sell or would just like some information about, I can be contacted at. 3466, marked Dienstglass UF, D.F 0.3, E.Leitz, Wetzlar mark on a right side, letter K in the middle. Nonetheless, as noted by Merlitz, the Binuxit gives a more color-neutral view than the Oberkochen, and I think it's brighter too. The optics are excellent, with the H/6400 Strichplatte range reticle remaining within the right-hand side. Typical of the quality of manufacturing during this period, this pair are constructed from brass and finished in black paint with brown leatherette coverings to each barrel.

Both binoculars have coated optics even though the coatings on the Binuxit's prisms are so faint as to almost appear not to be there. A stunning, near mint example of early-war 6x30 Dienstglas field binoculars, clearly maker coded 'E. I believe this must be attributable to its ocular and eyepiece design. Most interestingly, I along with several other collectors find this binocular simply a lot more comfortable to use (see the 'Comment and faves' following the description of the collection's Oberkochen 8X30 at The best I can describe the view is to say it is quick to find, easy to focus and seemingly all there right away unlike that of the Zeiss which always seems to take a little more adjusting and never feels quite as good as you think it should be. Merlitz also states the Zeiss has a slightly wider FOV, but although I'm sure he's correct, for some reason the Binuxit gives the illusion of having a wider one. Although the Binuxit has good sharpness to the edge, it is not quite as good as that of the collection's Oberkochen 8X30. Holger Merlitz in an excellent review ( rates the Zeiss Oberkochen 8X30 a better binocular in part because of better sharpness to the edge of field. Optically, this binocular is superb, but oddly it's a little difficult to explain why. Notes: The Leitz Binuxit 8X30 was introduced in 1927 and manufactured until 1962 when Leitz discontinued all of its Porro prism models in favor on the roof prism Trinovids.

#E LEITZ WETZLAR BINOCULARS 577160 SERIAL#

Serial #/Year of Manufacture: 583563, estimate manufactured late 1950’s – early 1960’s Leitz optics still exists today.Manufacturer/Model: Leitz Wetzlar, Binuxit 8X30įield of View: 8.5 deg = 149 m/1,000 m APFOV 68 deg The 45 degree angle is one of the most comfortable angles to help an observer sustain for extended watches. They aided in the following wartime tasks: daylight observation of enemy troop movements directing fire from artillery toward advancing enemy troops and armor directing fire at unfriendly aircraft and night observation. These binoculars were ruggedly constructed and essentially bulletproof, designed to withstand the perilous conditions of the battlefield. This filter was important to have due to the military tactic of planes flying in the sun so they couldn’t be seen from land. Definitely one of the greatest binoculars ever Leica could build this with modern glass and coatings and have a real stunner in their portfolio probably even beating my beloved Habicht 8x30. The light gray filters allow for better contrast in poor lighting conditions, and the very dark gray filter allows for objects to be viewed in bright sunlight. Leitz Binuxit 8x30 (ca.1955) review 13-5-2014, revised 24-11-2014 This is the very best vintage bino I have used. There is clear, light gray, medium dark, and very dark gray. The binoculars also feature internal filters, or sun shades. Retains about half or more of the original black paint and leather on. (Ernst Leitz)- The binoculars are made by E.Leitz Wetzlar with marking O, which puts the date of the binoculars around 1941. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professionally, the outside smoothly polished. CARL ZEISS blc WWII German Army 7x50 BINOCULARS V Good Cond Serial 36503. Stylishly built-up with a half gimballed brace system of polished aluminum on a matching mahogany stand.

Optical quality is excellent: perfectly clear presentation, sharp contrast, crystal clear image. (Doppel Fernrohe) 10 x 80 observation binoculars. About Polished observation binoculars measure: 10 x 80īinoculars by the Germans made in 1941-1944.ĭ.F.

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