brightest long range hunting scope in the world
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If the glass etc is the same then a 72mm lets in approx 65 percent more light than a 56mm objective therefore allowing one to increase the power for the same light and therefore increasing the twilight factor. Mounting is not a problem and also as far as too high goes one simply raises the adjustable cheek.
All that aside. I was simply curious if anyone has had the chance to look at these. This thread wasn't intended as a "too big, too high, too expensive etc etc" I am simply looking for the best and brightest long range hunting scope...I can't seem to find any opinions on the new zeiss 4.8-35x60 and was curious if this is in the same ballpark as the 72mm objective as far as brightness goes as it is a new design.....
All that aside. I was simply curious if anyone has had the chance to look at these. This thread wasn't intended as a "too big, too high, too expensive etc etc" I am simply looking for the best and brightest long range hunting scope...I can't seem to find any opinions on the new zeiss 4.8-35x60 and was curious if this is in the same ballpark as the 72mm objective as far as brightness goes as it is a new design.....
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Given the sizing and mag, have a look at quality spotting scopes to gain some insight to your question.
Short answer is Yes. With the right quality of glass and set up, larger objectives will help you see better in low light conditions BUT the glass and coatings and lense set up has to be very good.
And I wonder how much the gains would be given that all this info is still funneling through a small scope tube. Spotters are a massive "conduit" by comparison
But the window of utility is very small in a hunting situation.... in Canada
I would expect far more discussion would occur on European sites as they will use these type of scopes at night. And by our standards, their engagement distances would be described as short to mid range.
Jerry
Short answer is Yes. With the right quality of glass and set up, larger objectives will help you see better in low light conditions BUT the glass and coatings and lense set up has to be very good.
And I wonder how much the gains would be given that all this info is still funneling through a small scope tube. Spotters are a massive "conduit" by comparison
But the window of utility is very small in a hunting situation.... in Canada
I would expect far more discussion would occur on European sites as they will use these type of scopes at night. And by our standards, their engagement distances would be described as short to mid range.
Jerry
