DHB said:I just returned from a mid-day jaunt to examine the Zeiss, an non-APO Leica and a non-ED Minox. The Zeiss (at least the example I looked through) still had yellow or gray cast which makes it appear not as bright as the Leica but the FOV was ever so slightly wider. The Zeiss had a much superior (easier) focus but maybe the Leica isn't broke in. The Minox was sharp but it has the same problem as all lesser spotters of a narrow FOV and critical to eye position. I was just notified by a wholesaler in the US that they have reduced there demo Zeiss 65's to $799. The Leica remains about $50 higher. Of course here in the US the Zeiss also has transferable warranty.
Anymore comments??? I am about to push the button on the Zeiss.
Dave
It's a pity that you didn´t try the ED Minox. In my eyes a good piece of optics for the price. But with the 65 Zeiss you can´t get wrong. Good birding with it!
Steve