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08-10-2012, 05:10 PM
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Spotting Scope Info
Loooking at buying a new spotting scope and have it narrowed down to these two units... Looking for input and suggestions on what you guys think is the better buy. Both are very close in $ range and both units seem very clear, the Zeiss is more compact which is always nice.
Vortex Razor HD 20-60x85
Zeiss T FL85 Victory (last years model)
Cheers!
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08-10-2012, 05:23 PM
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the one that feels best to you
put them side by side, and see what one feel better to you
go to the store just before dark and get them to take it to the doors or outside and have a look around
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08-10-2012, 06:08 PM
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For glass quality I agree with BPH that you should test them both at the stores looking outside in low light conditions.
I would also like to add that it really depends on your type of hunting. If you are looking for a scope that will primarily get used on a window mount, then either will work well. If you are looking for something to go in your pack and to take up some hills/mountains, then the Zeiss would be my personal choice of the two you listed.
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08-10-2012, 09:12 PM
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if your going to be packing it around lots, i'd go with 65mm
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08-11-2012, 08:51 AM
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Vortex
I have the Vortex HD and it is awesome, my hunting partners have Swarovski and side by side on the mountain its hard to tell the difference. A little on the heavy side but worth it
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08-11-2012, 01:21 PM
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vortex in the same sentence as zeiss and swarovski. hmmm.....ok.
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08-11-2012, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ishootbambi
vortex in the same sentence as zeiss and swarovski. hmmm.....ok.
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Coming from the guy that just told me to buy $14 trekking sticks instead of $150 ones. Look through both before you say that Swarovski are $1200-$1400 more they ain't worth it
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08-11-2012, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BackPackHunter
if your going to be packing it around lots, i'd go with 65mm
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I agree. I had the Zeiss 20-60x85mm and sold it and bought the 15-56x65mm Zeiss Diascope. Lighter, smaller more packable and i don't think you give up much.
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08-11-2012, 08:35 PM
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scopes
Thanks for the input guys!
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08-11-2012, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by hunt247
Coming from the guy that just told me to buy $14 trekking sticks instead of $150 ones. Look through both before you say that Swarovski are $1200-$1400 more they ain't worth it
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with no punctuation in there, im not positive what you are saying.....but it looks as though you completely missed my point.
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08-11-2012, 10:00 PM
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What it seems, is that you don't believe they should be in the same sentence? Which price wise they shouldn't be but the quality is comparable
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08-11-2012, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by hunt247
Coming from the guy that just told me to buy $14 trekking sticks instead of $150 ones. Look through both before you say that Swarovski are $1200-$1400 more they ain't worth it
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I guess what I'm asking is, what are you saying? That they don't belong in the same sentence, price wise no comparison weight is the same and vortex quality is right there.
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08-12-2012, 09:59 PM
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yup, thats what i thought you meant. and to that i say.....you gotta be joking. vortex is not in the same league as any of the big 3 euro glass. if you want decent optics for a better price, then ok, but dont be so silly as to think they are comparable glass.
i forget which model it is, but there is one at around 700 bucks from vortex. swaro is around 2100ish. there is no doubt that the swaro is better quality.....but you might be able to make the argument that they arent 3 times better to justify the price.....
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08-13-2012, 08:28 AM
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zeiss
just got my new scope last wk was out on wkend. man the things i can see clear now are amazing. zeiss victory diascope 85t fl straight. i got it with the 20 to 75 eye piece. Ordered it from camera land landed at my door total price 2200 and change. it was a demonstrator model but in mint condition and full warrenty. of course goverment had to get there 59 for taxes and handleing
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08-13-2012, 01:55 PM
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Oh great, another change , and more money, but looks great, wonder what the weight is, on these new models.
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08-13-2012, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dadof5
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well it looks like i will have a mint condition Swarovski 20x60x65 HD with soft case for sale next year....
it never ends!
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08-13-2012, 07:23 PM
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BackPack, let me know if end up selling that scope. I'd be interested
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08-13-2012, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BackPackHunter
well it looks like i will have a mint condition Swarovski 20x60x65 HD with soft case for sale next year....
it never ends!
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Really? The lightest one is 55 plus ounces....not a chance
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08-14-2012, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dadof5
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Swaro and all optics manufacturers have to keep developing products, but not because of demand or product obsolescence. Contemporary R&D is more about marketing and trying to boondoggle you into believing "new is better." No one can convince me to trade in my STM 65, it does everything I need and more, and packs just fine.
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08-14-2012, 08:38 AM
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Actually advances in coatings and grinding technology are what are driving R&D. No doubt your old glass is good but there's no doubt the new glass is better. It's hardly a marketing boondoggle. Optic quality is improving by leaps and bounds. It's nice to see....pun intended
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08-14-2012, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by sheephunter
Actually advances in coatings and grinding technology are what are driving R&D. No doubt your old glass is good but there's no doubt the new glass is better. It's hardly a marketing boondoggle. Optic quality is improving by leaps and bounds. It's nice to see....pun intended
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How is it better ? What will a new scope with "advances in coatings and grinding technology" do by "leaps and bounds" that my Swaro STM 65 won't do ? Please educate me
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08-14-2012, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by depopulator
How is it better ? What will a new scope with "advances in coatings and grinding technology" do by "leaps and bounds" that my Swaro STM 65 won't do ? Please educate me
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Take a look through one and it will become pretty obvious that they are clearer and brighter. Not saying you need one or that your old scope isn't up to the task but to say R&D these days is nothing but marketing hype is pure BS. Glass is getting better. Whether you need it or want it is certainly up to you but make no mistake, the new stuff is better. We've seen some other great innovations like increased zoom range. There's lots going on in the optics business to make them better.
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08-14-2012, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by depopulator
Swaro STM 65 won't do ?
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Didn't the STM only come out a year or two ago?? Like....right after I bought my STS HD
I think that not too much has changed in that time frame.
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08-14-2012, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by sheephunter
Take a look through one and it will become pretty obvious that they are clearer and brighter. Not saying you need one or that your old scope isn't up to the task but to say R&D these days is nothing but marketing hype is pure BS. Glass is getting better. Whether you need it or want it is certainly up to you but make no mistake, the new stuff is better. We've seen some other great innovations like increased zoom range. There's lots going on in the optics business to make them better.
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In fact I've had ample opportunity to look through the new Swarovision scopes side by side with my STM HD scope on the sheep ranges, and scouting at dusk and dawn for elk, whitetail and mule deer, and nothing became "pretty obvious" about clearer and brighter. The commercials pumping Swarovision are cool though...
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08-14-2012, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by depopulator
In fact I've had ample opportunity to look through the new Swarovision scopes side by side with my STM HD scope on the sheep ranges, and scouting at dusk and dawn for elk, whitetail and mule deer, and nothing became "pretty obvious" about clearer and brighter. The commercials pumping Swarovision are cool though...
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Well, I guess you'll never need anything new then.
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08-14-2012, 10:32 AM
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Perhaps I'm just less inclined to believe what people/companies tell me I need vs. what I actually need. It's only hunting after all; I'm not exactly searching for a new galaxy or decoding the superman gene
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08-14-2012, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by depopulator
Perhaps I'm just less inclined to believe what people/companies tell me I need vs. what I actually need. It's only hunting after all; I'm not exactly searching for a new galaxy or decoding the superman gene
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My eyes tell me different but everyone's eyes are different. I pretty much ignore the advertising and what people tell me too and rely on my personal experience. I'm pretty excited about some of the new glass I've seen. The new HT takes things to a new level in my opinion but I'm sure others won't notice or appreciate the difference. I envy them in some ways...I'm sure they have way more money in their bank account.....lol
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08-14-2012, 06:56 PM
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HT is new from Zeiss ? Not sure how that new gear would lower your bank account - don't they sponsor you to sell their stuff ?
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08-14-2012, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by depopulator
HT is new from Zeiss ? Not sure how that new gear would lower your bank account - don't they sponsor you to sell their stuff ?
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LOL.....It amazes me how some of you guys live in a dream world...any new gear that I want from them definitely lowers my bank account just as writing a cheque to anyone else does. Nothing in life is free....
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