Zeiss Diascope (stiff) Focus (1 Viewer)

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Chas4045

Well-known member

• Dec 26, 2003

• #1

I recieved my new z 85 spotting scope today the focus knobs seem realy stiff to me is this normal? But the view is very nice! Please help me with this matter. thanks Chas

 

Andy Bright

Administrator

Staff member

• Dec 26, 2003

• #2

The fine tune on mine is very free and easy to use, though the coarse focus is stiffer than I'm used to (mine did loosen up with time and, like some others, moves better in warmer temperatures)....it's still a hell of a lot better than some that I've tried in the past (notably some Nikons), where you can move the whole scope off the subject in the struggle.

 

scampo

Steve Campsall

• Dec 27, 2003

• #3

If it's anything like my son's Swarovski scope it will loosen nicely over the first couple of months.

 

GR Triever

Well-known member

• Dec 27, 2003

• #4

I wouldn't say that the focus knobs on my 85 are stiff, but they do have a bit of resistance. I find that a nice feature instead of a problem, as I've had some zoom knobs where the least bump would cause them to drift.

GR

 

stevo

Well-known member

• Dec 27, 2003

• #5

Hi Chas

Over the years I`ve had a few different makes of scope & the focus wheel loosens up after a while.
Regards Steve.

 

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Wine Man

Well-known member

• Dec 27, 2003

• #6

I see you have had a number of helpful replies already, which is always the case on birdforum. A friend of mine has the Zeiss 85 and he said exactly the same thing as you but after 3 months of use it is as smooth as any scope, I can vouch for this as I tried it yesterday. A wonderful scope in my opinion.
Wine Man