SB classic or zenith ??

[SussexFallow]

Hi chaps

Looking into buying a 2.5x10x56 illuminated SB . Wondering is the zenith worth the extra 200 pounds ??

Atb Steve

 

[Acm]

Hi chaps

Looking into buying a 2.5x10x56 illuminated SB . Wondering is the zenith worth the extra 200 pounds ??

Atb Steve

I thinks it's the development / manufacturing of the different tube shape that makes up most of the cost . The optics are fantastic anyway ! Perhaps a new coating on the lens ?

 

[09mutley05]

i believe they have a slightly wider field of view also, the zenithis also shorter than the classic

Atb Matt

 

[Goingback]

Yes

 

[ejg]

I had a 3-12x50 classic and have a 3-12x50 ZenithFD.
The Zenith is almost the weight of my 6-24x56 Kahles tactical the Classic is much lighter.
Advantage for Zenith would be the flash dot and that i noticed less internal reflection
when looking in direction of a low sun. Objects in shady areas could be recognised quicker.
I don't think I'll buy another Zenith, just too heavy for what it is.
Optics and FD7 recticle is lovely though.
The classics are pure sturdy work horses.
edi

 

[Overlay]

Have the zenith on all mine - can't find fault with any of em, robust, brilliant glass and a cracking illuminated reticle.

Good all rounder

Phil

 

[Border]

I have a Zenith 3-12x50 FD7. Nice scope, bombproof quality piece of kit. The swedish shooting magazine "Vapentidningen" had an optics test last year and the Classic 2.5-10x56 just pipped the Zenith in light transmission 91-92% (if I remember correctly) as opposed to 89% for the Zenith. The Zenith is shorter and heavier but also has the possibility of a daytime red dot if needed.