Slatewiper
Member
Can anyone tell me if there are any flip up lens covers for this model? The stock covers just aren't working for me. Thanks.
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Zeiss Victory SF 8x42 (1 Viewer)
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Slatewiper
Member
Thanks Jerry, I'll check them out. I used to live in ND east of Bismarck. Paul
A company called Butler Creek also makes flip-up covers similar to the ones in NDhunter's post. They can often be found at the larger outdoor sports retailers such as Gander Mtn, Cabela's, Bass Pro, etc..
If none of those retailer are near you, then Eagle Optics is just as good as any to order from.......
If none of those retailer are near you, then Eagle Optics is just as good as any to order from.......
NDhunter
Experienced observer
Well -- considering the OP asked for flip-up covers, and Butler Creek flip-up's fit *exactly* like the Vortex flip-up's, and operate *exactly* like the Vortex flip-up's, and do the same *exact* same thing as the Vortex flip-up's, one can only conclude that you have no actual experience with what the OP is asking for.
Slatewiper
Member
Eagle Optics was a bust. I use butler creek caps on my rifle scopes but because the outside diameter of the lens isn't a perfect circle I doubt they would work.
NDhunter
Experienced observer
I recommended a typical rubber tethered objective cover. They fit perfectly on my
Conquest HD 10x42. The problem with the SF, is the shallow depth between the
rim and the frame, a tethered style will not work well, and neither would a flip cap.
So, that is how I see it.
Jerry
Conquest HD 10x42. The problem with the SF, is the shallow depth between the
rim and the frame, a tethered style will not work well, and neither would a flip cap.
So, that is how I see it.
Jerry
That looks good...
It's gotten to where if I have the FL, HT, or Conquest HD out...all with those similar objective/eyepiece covers....I just take 'em off and leave them in the case.
Alexis Powell
Natural history enthusiast
Yikes! So many dangly bits on that bin, probably ought to wear big gold hoop earrings while viewing to even things out.
--AP
NDhunter
Experienced observer
Alexis, I agree that photo does make things look very busy.
As you may notice, I have some quick straps, to allow a change to a harness very easy.
I find a ocular cover tethered with a cord is much better than attached
to the strap. And as mentioned, if you switch things, this is the way
to do that.
Jerry
