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Scope question!
HUNTER30
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I just bought a new Zeiss 2.5-10x50T* scope.When i zoom it up to around 6 thru 10 power it seems to get foggy.Is this normal?Should i consider sending it back? Thanks........Hunter
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Don't think it is your scope.
Happy Bullet Holes!
I don't believe that you have external Parallax adjustments on that model. Did you try adjusting the focus on the rear of the scope? And did that help at all.
Sometimes they are very sharp at the low power, and when you crank them up you may have to tweak the focus a little.
I'm surprised that you're having a problem, that model is one of the finest scopes on the market today.
Best thing to do is call Customer Service at Zeiss. 1-800-441-3005, ask for Dianah. You can tell her that I told you to call. (Gino Romano from Maine) She will be more than happy to help you out. Good luck.
"If All Else Fails, Read The Directions"
The only differences are is that your scope doesn't have a parallax adjustment. So, skip that step.
and, since the scope has a binocular style-speed focus, turn out the eyepiece only one quarter (1/4) turn to start, the go to one eighth (1/8), then start to tweek it as it gets clearer.
Try it,...... you'll be happily surprised.
Happy Bullet Holes!
Edited by - Guns & Glass on 07/03/2002 06:53:38
Edited by - Guns & Glass on 07/03/2002 06:55:07
Most German scopes I've used and had experience with have a very good focusing system.
At my age, my eyes aren't like they used to be, and I've found on the high quality German scopes, I can normally leave the focus ring in the center position, and It works very good for me through out the power range. Maybe sometimes at the very highest powers you will have to tweak it a little.
Even on my Zeiss binoculars, I leave the right diopter in the center and they are completely in focus for me.
I have problems with the Jap scopes & binoculars, even on the expensive ones with diopter adjustments.
Like I said earlier, you have one of the best scopes ever made.
That's my opinion.
Edited by - bullelk on 07/03/2002 08:43:43
Sounds like you've been around scopes for awhile. Unfortunately, many things we were told years ago just aren't correct, and that incorrect info has been passed down.
It really can be fustrating.
It really doesn't matter where a scope is made since the laws of physics, and chemistry are the same. Japanese optics have caught up with German optics along time ago. In many cases they are equal, but the real differences are name brand reconigition, and price.
The rear of a scope is used to focus the reticle only. When done properly, BOTH the reticle, AND target will be sharp and clear for the range the scope is set for by the factory, or if Range Focus adjustable (also called parallax)it can be adjusted till sharp.
But not from the rear.
If that isn't done correctly, then the full potential of the optics can't be used.
There is a very specific procedure to focus a scope, any scope.
Please try what I've posted. You will see things better, especially in low light since your eyes, are not what they used to be".
Neither are mine.
Happy Bullet Holes!
Thanks for your comments, I'm not trying to sound like a know it all, And i'm not critizing your posts. I know from reading your posts that you are very knowledgeable about optics.
That said, I understand that the rear focus does adjust both, the reticle and the clarity.
I am not contending that just because a scope was made in Germany, that it is a better scope than any other country. I'm refering to Zeiss, Schmidt & Bender, etc. You know and I know that Zeiss has some of the best optics in the world, and I realize that the Japanese have come a long way. But still, I haven't found a Japanese made scope that I can compare with my Zeiss ro Schmidt & Bender.
Maybe I haven't given them a chance in the past couple of years, and maybe I should try a couple of them.
I have a B&L 2.5-10x40 on one of my rifles, a pre 4200 series, and I like it very much. I also have a few pair of binoculars, to compare a couple, a Pentax 12x50 and a pair of Nikons 12x36 and my Zeiss 10x25 are much better as far as clarity and sharpness goes for daytime use.
I find the focusing system in the Zeiss much better and responsive than the others.
I just read an article recently on Parallax, if I can find it, I'll see if I can't get it to you somehow.
All and all, I hope this is a friendly discussion where we can all learn something that we think we know already. Thanks.
Gino
PS; You're right about the eyes going.
Edited by - bullelk on 07/03/2002 12:33:08
Edited by - bullelk on 07/03/2002 17:54:57
No offense taken, and no offense meant. My apology is I seemed curt.
I had 'x' amount of time to reply, and I try to be specific, direct, and to the point.
Sometimes probably sound cold.
I too like S & B. Was going to put a 1.5-6X on a lightweight 7-08, but after comparing it to a Burris Signature 2-8 (at 6X) it was just a bit brighter, and clearer. But alot heavier. So I used the Burris.
S&B was definately better than Swaroski, Zeiss, Meopta, and last and the least Leupold.
Just got new reading glasses. Again.
Happy July 4th !
Happy Bullet Holes!
We have run out of posts, we'll have to take this to general discussion, or start a new thread.
Edited by - bullelk on 07/05/2002 19:08:08
That's not quite true.
Night Force, nothing better(Japan/USA), Kowa (Japan), Baush & Lomb Elite(bench rest-Japan), Fujion9Japan), and Shepherd(Japan).
Might sound like a broken record, but over the past couple years Burris has really impressed me. Have had quite a few friends and customers stand there with looks of amazement when they compared Burris Signature & Black Diamond Series to some famous Europeans.
Happy Bullet Holes!
Edited by - Guns & Glass on 07/06/2002 10:54:37