Spotting scopes

[zr600]

Swarovski uses Schott glass, which is Zeiss. Schott glass is the go to glass for most high end optics. The difference is in the coatings. Between Zeiss and Swarovski, one tends to be a little warmer, the other a little cooler.

What about Leica how do they compare to the Swarovski and the ziess? Do they use schott glass too?

 

[Hondo64d]

I watched a video recently saying that the vortex razor vs viper line of spotting scopes were pretty much the same and they couldn't see the difference but wanted to get an opinion from guys who actually hunt. Which was kind of crazy to me because I know there's a big difference between the viper and razor line for the binos so I wanted to hear your guy's opinion

Don't overlook the Tract Toric Spotter. I have both the variable and a fixed 22x eyepiece with the reticle. Image is outstanding with both, but with the fixed x eyepiece, it was simply breathtaking. I wanted a set of big eyes, and may still get a set if someone comes out with a set that has the right features (integrated laser and reticle), but for now, I'll keep using my Toric Spotter with the 22x eyepiece. The image is superb, as are eye relief and FOV.

John

 

[khmplus]

What about Leica how do they compare to the Swarovski and the ziess? Do they use schott glass too?

Leica makes really expensive cameras and their binoculars are highly regarded by birdwatchers. They know optics well, I think.

 

[Rick Richard]

It seems most folks compare other brand optics to Swarovski. So, why not get the ones that is considered the "Standard".

 

[Catawampus]

Kowa??

 

[khmplus]

What about Leica how do they compare to the Swarovski and the ziess? Do they use schott glass too?

Some interesting info on glass! Birdwatchers are as serious as hunters when it comes to optics.

Leica SCHOTT Glass - Questions

Does Zeiss own this company (SCHOTT)? I am trying to do a bit of research on the glass itself. You guys would know best! Could not find too much on the subject and am trying to educate myself on the subject - of the glass itself. If Zeiss does own it and use the same glass as Leica would they...

www.birdforum.net

 

[Elk Crazy]

Maven has fluorite glass which is the same glass Kowa uses. has anyone tried the maven s1-a?