Zen Ray

**Ryan_Songhurst** · 21-10-2019, 09:59 PM

Whatever happened to Zen Ray? I have searched Google and seems they are still "available" from dodgy looking websites but cant really find any from a trustworthy looking source. I had a pair of ED3 10x43 back in the day (2014-15?) When Zen Ray and bushnell 6500's were all the rage. They were great binos for the money and I was recently thinking of getting a pair of spare binos to throw in the truck and thought they may be an option. Anyone still running a pair?

**gadgetman** · 21-10-2019, 10:32 PM

From what I gather they were very poor at honouring ever increasing warranty claims. I have a pair of ED2's that are still running.

**gadgetman** · 21-10-2019, 11:29 PM

Look at getting Vanguard Endeavour I think it is that @Tahr recommends.

**nor-west** · 22-10-2019, 12:11 AM

Have the ED3's but they are hardly used, have done a couple of Tahr trips and live at Brians, really good glass, will cost me a pretty penny when I have to replace them to get the same optics.

**Tahr** · 22-10-2019, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Look at getting Vanguard Endeavour I think it is that @Tahr recommends.

Yes. For the price they exceptional.

**Tahr** · 22-10-2019, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Whatever happened to Zen Ray? I have searched Google and seems they are still "available" from dodgy looking websites but cant really find any from a trustworthy looking source. I had a pair of ED3 10x43 back in the day (2014-15?) When Zen Ray and bushnell 6500's were all the rage. They were great binos for the money and I was recently thinking of getting a pair of spare binos to throw in the truck and thought they may be an option. Anyone still running a pair?

Yes, I had ED3. Still going strong but I gave them to a cocky's son where I hunt.
The company has folded.

**noboots** · 22-10-2019, 08:39 AM

I have the ED2s. Just side graded to Leica compacts. I just need to do a side by side comparison and see if I will use the zen rays again but if you are looking or a pair I would be happy to move the ED2s on. They have great glass and a wider field of view than the leica compacts. I just got sick of carrying full sized binos around...

**Kudu** · 22-10-2019, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Tahr

Yes, I had ED3. Still going strong but I gave them to a cocky's son where I hunt.
The company has folded.

That's a pity. I had and used the older (ED2's) and I thought they were great.

**Tahr** · 22-10-2019, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Kudu

That's a pity. I had and used the older (ED2's) and I thought they were great.

Yeah. On reflection mine were ED2.
There's quite a bit of glass around at about $800-1000 (if you import it) that gives the Euro stuff a run for its 3x price. The best are "Tract" - they are direct marketed by the company.

**Ryan_Songhurst** · 22-10-2019, 09:13 AM

I had a blast on those Vanguards the other day, they're good for the money but dont hold a candle anywhere near ELs

**dannyb** · 22-10-2019, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I had a blast on those Vanguards the other day, they're good for the money but dont hold a candle anywhere near ELs

They do a higher spec model but more $$$$$ still way cheaper than ELs, might be worth a look

**scottrods** · 22-10-2019, 09:34 AM

I have a pair of ED2's.
Keep them for visitors

**Ryan_Songhurst** · 22-10-2019, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by noboots

I have the ED2s. Just side graded to Leica compacts. I just need to do a side by side comparison and see if I will use the zen rays again but if you are looking or a pair I would be happy to move the ED2s on. They have great glass and a wider field of view than the leica compacts. I just got sick of carrying full sized binos around...

@noboots let me know if you decide to move them on please