Leupold or Zeiss

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mylesrom

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Looking at a VX-lll or a Zeiss Conquest, both in about 3 x 9. For those who have both, which do you prefer.

Also is there a big improvement of the VX-lll vs VX-ll.
 
I have owned the varix III 2.5x8x36,the vxIII 3.5x10x40,and the zeiss conquest 3x9x40.The zeiss was the brightest in low light conditions and the constant(or very nearly constant)4" of eye relief was also an advantage compared to the leupold eye relief that changes significantly with magnification.I would choose the conquest with no hesitation.
 
For me it would depend what they are going on.There is a little more flexibility in mounting with the Leupolds, which only matters if you need it. If you need it, you tend to need it alot. I really like that my 11 year old can shoot my Leupold mounted rifles at least at lower powers. There is a huge range of eye positioning were the scope is useable.
As for the second question there isn't as much difference as there used to be. The VX111 has a one piece tube, not that there was any problem with the 2 piece. The MC4 coatings have been on the VX11 for a while now (2004?), and the click adjustments were put on the 11s about 10 years ago. A lot of people think that the current VX11 is about what the old Vari-X 111 was. That's not such a bad place to be, for half the money. I still buy the VX111s, reasoning that the difference in price is only a couple tanks of gas or a keg of powder. That stuff is here today and gone tomorrow but your scope will be on your rifle forever.
 
I am very happy with my Zeiss Conquest, especially loving the eye relief. (Btw, this topic probably belongs in the Optics forum).
 
Yeah, I probably should have posted it in the optics, but half of the posts in this forum are asking about load development for cartridges or bullets choices... they should probably be in the reloading forum.
 
mylesrom said:
Yeah, I probably should have posted it in the optics, but half of the posts in this forum are asking about load development for cartridges or bullets choices... they should probably be in the reloading forum.
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True enough, I hear ya. I just thought you might get more responses there. ;)
 
Got both and both are good. The Conquest to me eye is the better optical performer. I like the zplex reticle better, constant ER , 1 piece tube construction and tracking is better with the Zeiss.
 
IMO,
what Zeiss Conquest offers is a steal. It is very well priced for best optics available. I have just picked 1.8-5.5x38 for my 9.3x64 and can't wait to test it.
Warning,
no Leupold fun :(
 
Zeiss optics have always been great but, unless they have improved durability significantly over what they offered 15 years ago, I would have trouble liking them. Especially for a heavy recoiling rifle. Regards, Bill.
 
Leeper said:
Zeiss optics have always been great but, unless they have improved durability significantly over what they offered 15 years ago, I would have trouble liking them. Especially for a heavy recoiling rifle. Regards, Bill.
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I have my Zeiss attached to .300RUM and have no problem whatsoever, also I abused this rifle a lot going through thick bushes and marshes in pursuing moose.
Zeiss has life time warranty in North America, not like 25 years in Europe and if there is a problem they will fix it or replace in no time.
I hail from European hunters and I tell you this, Zeiss, Schmidt und Bender, Swarovski or Kahles are better then any average scope made in North America, when it comes to light transmission, lens coating, toughness and overall quality of the product.
Most of the serious snipers are slowly moving towards S&B and for reason.

Greetings ;)
 
If weight is a consideration go with the VXIII 2.5-8x36 the Leupold is 3-4 ounces lighter than the Ziess, not to mention less bulky.
 
X2 on Win/64, guess I shouldv'e hit refresh before making this post. Weight may also be a concern, not sure what the Zeiss weighs, but I doubt it's lighter than the Leupold. I think get the one that puts the smile on your face both are excellent optics.

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