Rifle Scopes Difference between Zeiss Diavari/Hensoldt?

[hydro556]

I have a buddies scope here helping him get it zeroed on a hunting rifle of his.

The scope is a Zeiss Victory FL Diavari 6-24x50. It is a SFP scope, with zero stop and .1mil turrets. Very nice hunting optic if you want to spend that much money.

I am curious about this scope, and how it compares to the SFP Hensoldts.

I am sure there are some differences between the two, but I havent really seen it clearly explained anywhere. I assume there are internal differences making the mechanism's stronger and more durable, since the Hensoldt has the military more in mind than the hunting crowd.(From what I have read, anyway)

I am hoping some of the Zeiss/Hensoldt vendors can elaborate a bit for me.

 

[One-Eyed Jack]

Re: Difference between Zeiss Diavari/Hensoldt?

The major difference between the Hensoldt and the Zeiss 6-24x is the erector design. As a result, the Hensoldt has more elevation travel compared to the Zeiss version. There are a few other differences that I've forgotten, one might be that the lens coating on the Hensoldt is a little more rugged and resistant to scratching.

 

[hydro556]

Re: Difference between Zeiss Diavari/Hensoldt?

Thanks Jack. I assume there are pretty significant differences, given the price difference of the optics and their target markets.

I noticed a Hensoldt SFP for sale in the For Sale forums and looking at it, it looks identical to the Zeiss I have here, and given that it is a SFP scope the two are very similar.

Just got me to wondering what the mechanical difference are, given the price difference.

 

[mdmp5]

Re: Difference between Zeiss Diavari/Hensoldt?

Nathan from Hudisco posted the differences in earlier threads. From what I can remember, the internals are more durable on the Hensoldt, and the glass has fluorite coating.

 

[hydro556]

Re: Difference between Zeiss Diavari/Hensoldt?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nathan from Hudisco posted the differences in earlier threads. From what I can remember, the internals are more durable on the Hensoldt, and the glass has fluorite coating. </div></div>

I must have missed it.

Also, the Diavari I have here says FL on it, I assumed that was Fluorite coating. ?

I know on the older 6-24x56 Zeiss Victory Diavari I used to have, it did not have the FL, but I think this one does.

 

[deadly0311]

Re: Difference between Zeiss Diavari/Hensoldt?

Internals on the Hensoldt are stronger and beefier, the lense coatings are more abrasion resistant, illumination system is different, more elevation travel are the main differences.

 

[hydro556]

Re: Difference between Zeiss Diavari/Hensoldt?

Thanks Deadly, about what I figured, just wasnt sure.

Appreciate it bro.

 

[deadly0311]

Re: Difference between Zeiss Diavari/Hensoldt?

yessir.....if there is anything else I can help with just lemme know.