Got my new Zen Rays. Highly Recommend

[Gutpile]

Let first start by saying I never buy expensive products from obscure companies. I mean no disrespect but if they aren't a common name I just by pass them. I bought a scope once that just turned out to be complete junk and that was the last time. Anyhow I needed new glass.

My first impression was great. I sent a pm to ZRS-8x42 (Charles) and even though his profile showed "offline" I got an immediate response. I believe it was the weekend too. That impressed me since I am not known for patience.  When I ordered he said to let him know so he could personally check the shipment. That gave me a very warm fuzzy feeling. You know, it just adds a little personal touch. 

I've had some Pentax Binocs for about 10-12 years and they have served me well. They were the best glass I had ever bought, but they are getting pretty dim. Before the Pentax I used to be pretty cash strapped so I bought the cheapest glass I could find and would use it until they fell apart, I stepped up to the Pentax and was really pretty happy. You just do what you can when your young right? Well, my birthday was last week and Mom gave me $300.00    I decide I will try Zen Ray after seeing all of the good reviews from people I consider to be pretty solid on this sight even though we've never met.

I ordered the ZEN ED 10x43's and I'm here to tell you they are F#@%&NG AWESOME! I saw the mailman round the corner  .  I saw him stop a few houses down and dig in the back of the truck and pull out a box. I'm thinking . I watch him pull up to my box and put the mail in. He starts to pull out.........    . Wait, he stops, grabs the box and heads to my door.  . I immediately open the box and there they are. Puuuuuuuuurrrrrrdy. Anyhow I grab the Pentax and the Zen's and do some comparison. I simply cannot tell you how bright they are in comparison. I've looked through $1000.00 glass and it is really great but these seem to be right in that category. Very nice glass indeed. Now I really don't want a bunch of arguing Swaro's are great but I'm here to say, so are these at half the price.

So if you want to take a leap of faith and get some good binocs but just can't swing the huge price of the euro's try these out. I'm not one to gush like this but they are a very nice glass. Can't wait to get them out for a field trial.

Thanks ZEN RAY. Very nice product.

Oh!!! Fast shipping too. I ordered them on monday and they came on friday. thursday was a no mail day (thanksgiving).

[boneaddict]

I'd agree 100%.  And they are tough.   I put mine through hell.

[jackelope]

i have connected Charles with 3-4 guys that have bought them now and everyone has the same reaction....great stuff. if i didn't purchase some new nikons 3 or so years ago, i'd get myself a pair too.

[Wacenturion]

Congratulations........glad you tried the Zen Ray's!  Absolutely love mine.

[JackOfAllTrades]

if i didn't purchase some new nikons 3 or so years ago, i'd get myself a pair too.

I bought a new pair of Nikons last year, but as much as I like them, my son likes them too, so I think sometime .... I'll be lookin for another pair. The Zens will be high on my list.

-Steve

[Gutpile]

Had charles not got back to me so quickly i would have bought some Nikons as they were on sale.

[fishseeker]

I bought the Vista's last summer. Could not afford more. That and I'm hard on stuff, and old enough to be getting CRS! Had some people look though them and all said "I got to get some of these". I can't imagine how good the ED's would be!

[royalbull]

I would like to know what you think of them ten years from now.

[ZRS-8x42]

Gutpile, thanks a lot for trusting our product for your next hunting trip. Good luck chasing out the coyotes!

[Gutpile]

I would like to know what you think of them ten years from now.

Me too. Guess I'll let you know in 10 years. Do you know something I don't or do you just want to be a killjoy?

[boneaddict]

In ten years, I'll let you know what all those wolves look like.  Won't need to try to see antlers

[ZRS-8x42]

I bought the Vista's last summer. Could not afford more. That and I'm hard on stuff, and old enough to be getting CRS! Had some people look though them and all said "I got to get some of these". I can't imagine how good the ED's would be!

ED has wider field of view and brighter image with enhanced lens coating. It is much more expensive comparing to VISTA too. They are both very competitive in their categories: VISTA (in $150-$300), ED (in $800-$2000 premium glasses)

[JackOfAllTrades]

Those 8x42 Vista's on sale look like they'll be a great Christmas gift for my 15yr old! Gonna have to talk to mamma!

-Steve

[fishseeker]

Jack, if you want to take a look through the 8x42s thats what I have. We are close, maybe have coffee and have a look.

[royalbull]

I would like to know what you think of them ten years from now.

Me too. Guess I'll let you know in 10 years. Do you know something I don't or do you just want to be a killjoy?

not a killjoy just seems that they all look good to me in the begining but after a few years of use they tend to fade in the quality department