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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: Utah on March 14, 2016, 03:39:45 PM

Title: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: Utah on March 14, 2016, 03:39:45 PM: In particular the Zen Ray ED3 10x43.

Any reviews? Good ? bad? ugly?
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: jackelope on March 14, 2016, 05:09:43 PM: I've never heard a bad thing about Zen Ray Optics. There was a time when a lot of huntwa members bought glass from Charles.
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: HntnFsh on March 14, 2016, 06:04:31 PM: Im very happy with my ed2s. Would think the 3 would be a scoche better. And Charles customer service. If ever needed is second to none. Great product. Great guy!
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: whacker1 on March 14, 2016, 06:08:01 PM: I had both the ED3 and still have a set of zen Ray Prime's. I like them very much, I only upgraded to one of the big 3, otherwise I would still be using them. Holding onto them for kids utilization in the future
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: boneaddict on March 14, 2016, 06:39:11 PM: Very happy with Zen. Upgraded to some of that German stuff is all. As already pointed out, Charles was fantastic to do business with.
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: shanevg on March 14, 2016, 06:44:12 PM: Love my ED3's. Definitely best glass for the money in my opinion.
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 15, 2016, 05:57:09 AM: It's also a very community-minded company. When my little neighbor first started shooting archery with me over 4 years ago, ZenRay stepped up and donated a pair of binos to him. Charles is a real stand-up guy, their rep on this forum. His handle is zrs-8x42.
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: floatinghat on March 15, 2016, 10:29:55 AM: I have ZR as my "B" binos, they are very close to my Vanguard ED's. While not quite as "crisp", I feel the depth of field might be a little better. Upgrade would be a big jump in price, and could do a lot worse.
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: ELKBURGER on March 15, 2016, 10:54:25 AM: I really like mine. I would like to see if they offer any free conditioning. My focus knob turns tough in cold weather. Anyone else notice that? Maybe needs new grease :dunno:
Great glass though!
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: Bean Counter on March 15, 2016, 11:06:01 AM: I demo'ed a pair of ED3s in the field in low light. On par with my Nikon monarchs for sure if not a tad better. Definitely more impressed with it than Vanguard or Vortex, both of which I have also sampled in the field.
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 15, 2016, 11:17:37 AM: Quote from: ELKBURGER on March 15, 2016, 10:54:25 AM
I really like mine. I would like to see if they offer any free conditioning. My focus knob turns tough in cold weather. Anyone else notice that? Maybe needs new grease :dunno:
Great glass though!

ZenRay's warranty is unconditional. If you're having a problem, call them with your problem and if it's something they can fix, they'll tell you how to send them in for free repair.
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: ELKBURGER on March 15, 2016, 07:15:48 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on March 15, 2016, 11:17:37 AM
Quote from: ELKBURGER on March 15, 2016, 10:54:25 AM
I really like mine. I would like to see if they offer any free conditioning. My focus knob turns tough in cold weather. Anyone else notice that? Maybe needs new grease :dunno:
Great glass though!

ZenRay's warranty is unconditional. If you're having a problem, call them with your problem and if it's something they can fix, they'll tell you how to send them in for free repair.
good to know p-man, thanks
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: ZRS-8x42 on March 15, 2016, 09:11:13 PM: Quote from: ELKBURGER on March 15, 2016, 07:15:48 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on March 15, 2016, 11:17:37 AM
Quote from: ELKBURGER on March 15, 2016, 10:54:25 AM
I really like mine. I would like to see if they offer any free conditioning. My focus knob turns tough in cold weather. Anyone else notice that? Maybe needs new grease :dunno:
Great glass though!

ZenRay's warranty is unconditional. If you're having a problem, call them with your problem and if it's something they can fix, they'll tell you how to send them in for free repair.
good to know p-man, thanks

All, thanks a lot for your kind words. I always view Hunt-WA as my home and I am truly honored to be part of this great community.

Elkburger, please feel free to drop me a note so we can arrange to get your binos checked up. Please feel free to email me directly at Charles@zen-ray.com

Thanks

Charles
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: ELKBURGER on March 16, 2016, 08:12:10 AM: Quote from: ZRS-8x42 on March 15, 2016, 09:11:13 PM
Quote from: ELKBURGER on March 15, 2016, 07:15:48 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on March 15, 2016, 11:17:37 AM
Quote from: ELKBURGER on March 15, 2016, 10:54:25 AM
I really like mine. I would like to see if they offer any free conditioning. My focus knob turns tough in cold weather. Anyone else notice that? Maybe needs new grease :dunno:
Great glass though!

ZenRay's warranty is unconditional. If you're having a problem, call them with your problem and if it's something they can fix, they'll tell you how to send them in for free repair.
good to know p-man, thanks

All, thanks a lot for your kind words. I always view Hunt-WA as my home and I am truly honored to be part of this great community.

Elkburger, please feel free to drop me a note so we can arrange to get your binos checked up. Please feel free to email me directly at Charles@zen-ray.com

Thanks

Charles
thanks Charles!
Title: Re: Zen Ray Bino
Post by: Wacenturion on March 26, 2016, 10:58:21 AM: Quote from: HntnFsh on March 14, 2016, 06:04:31 PM
Im very happy with my ed2s. Would think the 3 would be a scoche better. And Charles customer service. If ever needed is second to none. Great product. Great guy!

Same here...have the ED2's....very pleased. Bought the ED3's for my daughter. Great glass....you will not be disappointed for the cost.