I was curious what opinion of those who have hunted Africa were on the DIavari Series from Zeiss? I am liking the 2.5-10x50 but want to make sure i am making the right decision. Anyone use these scopes in Africa? I always hear about how great the optics are but is the durability there as well?
I am not talking about this particular model for dangerous game though a 1.5-6x42 would fit the bill nicely if they are durable and dependable enough.....
What's the good word?
Posts: 442 | Location: usa | Registered: 24 April 2005
I have a 1 3/4 x 6 that has made 6 trips to Africa plus one to Alaska and is doing just fine. I don't think you have any worries with it. That said, if I could only keep one of my scopes it would be a S&B. I like them best of all European scopes.
Posts: 3073 | Location: Pittsburgh, PA | Registered: 11 November 2004
I did not use the Zeiss but the optic range I did use on a Leupold VX3..with German 4 insides...Low power and lots of light gathering... My opinion on optics is you get what you pay for...But did use Zeiss binos...excellent
Mike
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Posts: 6768 | Location: Wyoming, Pa. USA | Registered: 17 April 2003
I use Zeiss, Leopold,Swarovski,Burris and Schmidt&Bender scopes with one being the Zeiss 2.5-10x50 although a great scope my recomendation for African conditions is the Schmidt&Bender 1.5-6x42 "mag eye relief" with no;4 reticule. ozhunter
Posts: 5886 | Location: Sydney,Australia | Registered: 03 July 2005
I have an older 2,5-10x50: great scope, but today I would go buying a Swaro Z6, not only that it is much better, but the Zeiss are not the same from quality as the have been years ago...
I purchased a swaro z6 2-12 mounted it up and noticed the occular lens had alot of slop in and out after focusing. About 1/16". This seemed strange since these don't have a telescoping eye piece. Called swaro and they said it should be solid sent it back. The jury is still out on the z6 and I wouldn't trust it on a African hunt. I have 2 Zeiss 2.5-10x50 and they have performed perfectly stateside. I feel swaro does a good job advertising in the US but Zeiss and S and B make a better product for durability. Just my opinion. Look at all of the factory referbs at riflescope.com lots of swaro's.
Posts: 146 | Location: WI | Registered: 18 January 2007