Z6i vs z8i?

[Andrewslater]

Forgive my ignorance but could somebody clarify.

The 6 and the 8 in these product titles, am j right in thinking that this is the magnification power in the scope at base. So for example a deer at 100m with a 50mm objective scope on the same variable mag (say 7x) look larger in a z8i than on a z6i?

Thanks

 

[Malxwal]

Nope, they'll.look the same.

 

[Andrewslater]

Nope, they'll.look the same.

so what is the difference between a z6 and a z8?

 

[HonestJohn]

so what is the difference between a z6 and a z8?

Illumination?

 

[bowji john]

Is is the range of magnification that each type is capable of

E.g

A 2 to 12 is 6 times the base mag

A 2 to 16 is 8 times the base mag

 

[Old Codger]

Here goes…….z6/z8 is the magnification factor of the base mag. eg. 6x3 base gives you a Z6 3-18x50/56.
Z8 gives you 3-24x50/56. The i indicates illuminated reticle.

 

[Andrewslater]

Is is the range of magnification that each type is capable of

E.g

A 2 to 12 is 6 times the base mag

A 2 to 16 is 8 times the base mag

Perfect! Thanks john!

 

[Andrewslater]

All seems very simple now

 

[Old Codger]

Every day a school day!

 

[Terrydeer]

I thought that the glass was better in the z8 ?!

 

[waggy 1]

Illumination?

in what way?

 

[Tazz]

All seems very simple now

More important than the 8 mag multiple in the Z8’s compared to the Z6’s is the fact that the Z8 series is a newer model and has some design improvements over the Z6 series. I have both, they are very good but the Z8 is better

 

[Terrydeer]

Looking at the specs they say 93% light transmission for the z8