Thread: Swaro Z8i vs Z6/Z6i

Originally Posted by Frodo

Anyone here played with the new Swarovski Z8i scopes, and if so, how do they stack up against the older Z6's (glass wise)? The Z8i 1-8x24 is of particular interest as it's slightly lighter and more compact than the larger models.

Also - how reliable is the illumination system on the Swaro scopes? I hate how they've got buttons and switches on them; makes them seem a little over-complicated and a bit gimmicky (i.e the rotary dial system on S&B scopes instill greater confidence and feels more robust).

Have any of you been running an illuminated Swaro for at least 5 years, and can attest to their durability in the long term? How have they taken knocks in the field/cold temperatures/rain & moisture etc.

Cheers,
AJ

I sold my Z8 for 1-8 for a Sightron 1-7 and have never been happier. Although the Sightron 1-7 is discoed, it is excellent if you can find one. It does give up 10' in FOV department, but glass is every bit as good.

If you have lots of cashola, the Swaro is nice. If you can find a Sightron, it is 95% of the Swaro and saves some cash. The Sightron gives up no image quality to the Swaro at all.

Originally Posted by Got Juice?

The Sightron gives up no image quality to the Swaro at all.

Ha, pull the other one mate

Originally Posted by ARdave

Ha, pull the other one mate

I own a lot of high end glass. No pulling required.

My Latest is my S&B 5-25x56 PMII that I custom ordered... only took 12 weeks to get

Originally Posted by Got Juice?

I own a lot of high end glass. No pulling required.

My Latest is my S&B 5-25x56 PMII that I custom ordered... only took 12 weeks to get

Had any experience with the S&B Exos or the straight tubed Zeniths?

Originally Posted by Frodo

Had any experience with the S&B Exos or the straight tubed Zeniths?

Not Yet... waiting to recharge the bank account... The Exos looks interesting. I do have friends looking, but one bought the 1-8 CC. He is very happy with the optic.

Originally Posted by Got Juice?

I sold my Z8 for 1-8 for a Sightron 1-7 and have never been happier. Although the Sightron 1-7 is discoed, it is excellent if you can find one. It does give up 10' in FOV department, but glass is every bit as good.

If you have lots of cashola, the Swaro is nice. If you can find a Sightron, it is 95% of the Swaro and saves some cash. The Sightron gives up no image quality to the Swaro at all.

Glad you're happy with your Sightron, but I'm specifically looking at the Swaro line.