With the current $100 rebate on the Leupold Golden Ring HDs, They seem like a no-brainer buy. In addition to that, I got some coupons from Cabelas which let me save an addition $75 of $500, making the 10x42s $525 plus tax. That is an unbelievable buy for a pair of Golden Ring HDs.
However, if they still don't compare to the Zen Ray ED2s, it doesn't really matter how good of a deal they are. I know that Leupold may have the upper hand in build quality. Company reputations and warranties aside, how do the two compare optically? Obviously the Zen Ray ED2s have phenomenal reviews for the most part. I've read great things about the Golden Rings HD, but I've also read some underwhelming reviews as well.
Are there some of you have had the opportunity to use or compare these together? Which has the better view? For the price on the Golden Ring HDs, should I snag them or are the Zen Ray ED2s that much better. Thanks.
However, if they still don't compare to the Zen Ray ED2s, it doesn't really matter how good of a deal they are. I know that Leupold may have the upper hand in build quality. Company reputations and warranties aside, how do the two compare optically? Obviously the Zen Ray ED2s have phenomenal reviews for the most part. I've read great things about the Golden Rings HD, but I've also read some underwhelming reviews as well.
Are there some of you have had the opportunity to use or compare these together? Which has the better view? For the price on the Golden Ring HDs, should I snag them or are the Zen Ray ED2s that much better. Thanks.