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?

I would opt for the new Swarovski Z6 scope in either 1.7-10x or 2-12x. More range of magnification, LONGER eye relief, excellent glass, etc., etc.

Tim

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.

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

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

bb

Your choice of scope is excellent!! I have yhe 2.5-10 and the 1.75-6 and they have both made 5 trips to Africa.

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 have the Zeiss 2.5-10 on a 30-06, and 1.5-6 on my 458 and 375.I have had no problems with them on my 2 trips to Africa

I have the Zeiss on my 338 Win Mag. I take 250 gn Woodleigh softs and solids loaded HOT, its been to Africa twice, no problems yet........JJ

thanks guys
keep em coming

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.

Thanks J Stoviak

I feel S&B's probably bomb proof but unfortunately they weigh like it!
Diavari 2.5-10x50 weighs 16.2oz

S&B 3-12x50 weighs 22+oz