Kevin Purcell
Well-known member
Which pocket compact: Zeiss Victory 8x20 or Nikon LX L 8x20
Which pocket compact of these two would you choose:
Zeiss Victory 8x20
Novel offset single hinge
Field of View 351 ft./1000 yds.
Eye Relief 14mm
Close Focus 8.5 ft.
Weight 7.9 oz.
Dimensions (HxW) 4.0 x 3.8 in.
Weatherproofing Waterproof/Fogproof
Nikon LX L 8x20
Double hinge
Field of View 356 ft./1000 yds.
Eye Relief 15mm
Close Focus 7.8 ft.
Weight 9.5 oz.
Dimensions (HxW) 3.7 x 4.2 in.
Weatherproofing Waterproof/Fogproof
Specs are a rough wash but the Zeiss seems to have the smaller numbers which is less good except for weight. Most of the figures are very close.
I wear glasses.
Any comments on view, usage, and so on welcome.
Which pocket compact of these two would you choose:
Zeiss Victory 8x20
Novel offset single hinge
Field of View 351 ft./1000 yds.
Eye Relief 14mm
Close Focus 8.5 ft.
Weight 7.9 oz.
Dimensions (HxW) 4.0 x 3.8 in.
Weatherproofing Waterproof/Fogproof
Nikon LX L 8x20
Double hinge
Field of View 356 ft./1000 yds.
Eye Relief 15mm
Close Focus 7.8 ft.
Weight 9.5 oz.
Dimensions (HxW) 3.7 x 4.2 in.
Weatherproofing Waterproof/Fogproof
Specs are a rough wash but the Zeiss seems to have the smaller numbers which is less good except for weight. Most of the figures are very close.
I wear glasses.
Any comments on view, usage, and so on welcome.