Testing the waters for Zeiss Hensoldt rifle scopes

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A friend of mine works for an optics retailer. Last time I visited him, I had a chat with the owner and he showed me some Zeiss catalogues he had in the shop. The shop is specialized in high end optics for cameras, microscopes, telescopes and medical equipment with optics, they don't sell any riflescopes or binos but they import a lot of Zeiss products.

As I was skimming thru the pages, I spotted a section displaying the new Zeiss Hensoldt rifle scopes line. I asked him if he could import those scopes and he said that he has all the import liscences to order them but he doesn't know anything about rifle scopes.

I told him that no one is selling those scopes in Canada (correct me if I'm wrong) and they would probably be a market for it depending on the price. He started to do some calculation and gave me some prices.

Do you guys think they would be a market for high end scopes in the $4200-$4700 range?

Here's what he could get if he goes ahead:

Carl Zeiss Optronics Hensoldt ZF 6-24x56 Mildot Riflescope

Carl Zeiss Optronics Hensoldt ZF 3-12x56 Mildot Front Focal Riflescope

Carl Zeiss Optronics Hensoldt ZF 6-24x72 Mildot Riflescope

Carl Zeiss Optronics Hensoldt ZF 4-16x56 Mildot Front Focal Riflescope
Carl-Zeiss-Optronics-Hensoldt-ZF-3-.jpg

Thanks for the input
 
I own a Zeiss Diavari 6-24x56 on a 6br F Class gun. The Diavari is an aluminum tube version of the steel tube Hensoldt. The only optic that I have looked through that can compete is S&B. In my opinion, the S&B has the edge in pure sharpness and contrast, however the Zeiss presents a 'warmer' colour palette. Only the very strongest mirage will prevent clear resolution of 6mm holes at 400m.

Very nice scopes.
 
OKTREE said:
I own a Zeiss Diavari 6-24x56 on a 6br F Class gun. The Diavari is an aluminum tube version of the steel tube Hensoldt. The only optic that I have looked through that can compete is S&B. In my opinion, the S&B has the edge in pure sharpness and contrast, however the Zeiss presents a 'warmer' colour palette. Only the very strongest mirage will prevent clear resolution of 6mm holes at 400m.

Very nice scopes.
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I also own a Schmidt&Bender and a Zeiss but the Zeiss is in the lower end (Conquest). I can't compare my S&B PMII 5-25x56mm to my Zeiss, two different class of scopes. I'd like to have a high quality Zeiss Hensoldt or Diavari to compare the difference in optic clarity and sharpness between the two.
 
I have own many scope is the pass, but when comparing two top class scope, I got to say that the Hensoldt ZF 6-24x56 Mildot & S&B PMII 5-25x56mm P4F are very much at the top of the food change, the Zeiss are also very good, these glass are all come from one place in Germany, for the exception of the Zeiss conquess are putting together in the us.
My Opinion is that if I have to get another scope, it would be the S&B PMII 5-25x56mm P4F. believe is Or NOT, but the Zeiss Conquest 1" tube have the same class of clearity as the Nightforce NXS.
 
I thought TSE in Calgary was brining in these optics??? The only retailer I know where you can buy off the shelf
 
dizzy said:
I thought TSE in Calgary was brining in these optics??? The only retailer I know where you can buy off the shelf
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Their website doesn't display any Zeiss products but they may have it and the site is inaccurate. I was told that the Zeiss Hensoldt scopes weren't available in Canada.
 
dizzy said:
I thought TSE in Calgary was brining in these optics??? The only retailer I know where you can buy off the shelf
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You thought Right, very good guy to deal with, also this site sponsor.
JR carry leupold, Nightforce, Zeiss Hensoldt, Acog and other brand optic.
 
bellro..
Check out the U.S. prices on Hensoldt scopes and you'll see that the Canadian Zeiss dealer you talked to would be bending us over the hitching rail to the tune of $1000.00 + before exchange rate...
I bet TSE is doing the same bending..
I hate it when they do that!!!
It's all moot to me any way as I don't own a rifle that would be worthy of such a scope..
Actually come to think of it I do...
 
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Believe me, you actually get what you pay for, the Zeiss are price very competitive, even comparing to the USD pricing in the US, but the Hansoldt are some what cheaper here in Canada before the price increase back in 2009, same go for S&B, I believe the price are better here in canada is that these scope don't come from the US, they are ship directedly to Canada, all for the exception of the Zeiss which part are from the Germany, but assemple in the US. One you try one of these scope on for long range, you never go back to The other.
 
From bellero's post at top of the page..
Do you guys think they would be a market for high end scopes in the $4200-$4700 range?
Carl Zeiss Optronics Hensoldt ZF 3-12x56 Mildot Front Focal Riflescope at Camera Land is
$3210.00 USD X $1.0624 Fridays close conversion rate = $3262.13 CANADIAN not $4200.00-$4700.00 Canadian..:eek:

Myself if I was going to buy a high dollar scope rather than leave $938.00 or more on the table I would be looking for a US dealer that would do the export paper work and I would do the Canadian paper work..

Try "The Optic Zone"..from their site:
The Optic Zone is also happy to serve our international customers. Orders placed by International customers may require an Export License with the US Government, this process if free of charge and typically takes 3-4 weeks for processing.

They carry Zeiss but not the Hensoldt model but I would think they could order it for you..
 
"Do you guys think they would be a market for high end scopes in the $4200-$4700 range?"

You right about that, might as well get a S&B 5-25X56P4F will cost around $3300after tax, but that would be the best choice, there go my drinking money.
 
You right about that, might as well get a S&B 5-25X56P4F will cost around $3300after tax, but that would be the best choice, there go my drinking money.[/QUOTE]

You sure can't go wrong with S&B, As for the price, he only made some quick maths over the counter, he told me it could be less too.
I guess there's no interest for him to import some Zeiss Hensoldt if they're already available in Canada. Rifle scopes are not his field of expertise, I was only trying to talk him into importing something that would attract potential customers due to the exclusivity of the product.
 
Very clear, I wouldn't say best bang for the buck on this one, but once you try out One of these S&B or the Hensoldt, you wont go back to your other scopes.
 
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