I recently acquired a Abolt I Medallion that was NIB and now have to consider optics. Lots of experience with Bushnell including 6500, 4200, Legend, and Banner. I also have Weaver K4, Leupold M8, and Burris FFII. I want to try either Zeiss Conquest 3-9X40 or Leupold VX3 2.5-8X40. Out of the two options what would you recommend and why?
Zeiss or Leupold
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Zeiss by a large margin. No comparison on quality for the dollar. Of course, reticle preference could play a major role in deciding. You won't go wrong with a Leupold, but I would take a Zeiss over it every time.
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Here is the test and how I picked my first Zeiss.
Look through similarly priced and sized models in a low light situation as well as full light.
I looked at a Conquest and Leupold , the Conquest was $900 and I believe the Leupold was 11 or $1200 which I was told were comparable.
Same sized objective.Same magnification.Difference in light transmission and clarity wasn't even comparable.The difference(to my eye of course) was made immediately and I purchased the Zeiss without question.
Nothing wrong with either , however I believe Leupold has become too big for their britches and are over priced for what you get.
The Zeiss you are looking at is the best scope for the money without a doubt, without a question.
Look through similarly priced and sized models in a low light situation as well as full light.
I looked at a Conquest and Leupold , the Conquest was $900 and I believe the Leupold was 11 or $1200 which I was told were comparable.
Same sized objective.Same magnification.Difference in light transmission and clarity wasn't even comparable.The difference(to my eye of course) was made immediately and I purchased the Zeiss without question.
Nothing wrong with either , however I believe Leupold has become too big for their britches and are over priced for what you get.
The Zeiss you are looking at is the best scope for the money without a doubt, without a question.
Like dogleg I have a Zeiss and over a dozen leupolds.
Not many will argue against the Zeiss having better optics.
Not many will argue against the leupold being smaller and lighter.
You pick which qualities mean more to you in a hunting rifle.
Some people want the best available glass between their eyeball and the game, others (myself included) want the smallest lightest sighting device on their rifle.
Not many will argue against the Zeiss having better optics.
Not many will argue against the leupold being smaller and lighter.
You pick which qualities mean more to you in a hunting rifle.
Some people want the best available glass between their eyeball and the game, others (myself included) want the smallest lightest sighting device on their rifle.
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Both are great but I choose Ziess for the optics...
Depends where you buy them.
That's easy. Zeiss Conquest.
But.. you have a problem here. If you're going for the 3-9x range. Well you have a Fullfield II 3-9x. The Conquest is better. Constant eye relief, better optics and a better etched reticle. But... the Fullfield has 95% light transmission and for the price is a very nice scope. My concern is you won't be as impressed with the Conquest when compared to the Fullfield II. Especially with the price difference. You can pick up a Fullfield II for around $200 new if on sale. Again given the choice I would go with the Conquest over the other options. Just realize what a good scope the Fullfield is for the price. If going higher magnification then it's no contest, Conquest all the way.
But.. you have a problem here. If you're going for the 3-9x range. Well you have a Fullfield II 3-9x. The Conquest is better. Constant eye relief, better optics and a better etched reticle. But... the Fullfield has 95% light transmission and for the price is a very nice scope. My concern is you won't be as impressed with the Conquest when compared to the Fullfield II. Especially with the price difference. You can pick up a Fullfield II for around $200 new if on sale. Again given the choice I would go with the Conquest over the other options. Just realize what a good scope the Fullfield is for the price. If going higher magnification then it's no contest, Conquest all the way.
Zeiss until it breaks. - dan
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I'll put it to ya like this.
Leupold = Colecovision , greatest thing in it's day but old news however still usable.
Zeiss = PS3 , very good, the new kid on the block.
Leupold = Colecovision , greatest thing in it's day but old news however still usable.
Zeiss = PS3 , very good, the new kid on the block.
