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ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« on: June 28, 2014, 06:39:31 PM »
Is this a good binocular for $340? I'm hoping they're not made in China. Is there anything better in this price range? Minox? Vortex? I'm in need of better optics for my bighorn sheep hunt.

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2014, 06:42:46 PM »
I love my Zen Rays.  I was all set to buy a Leupold Gold Ring.  Looked through both side by side and couldn't tell the difference, so I bought the Zen Rays.  That was 5 years ago, still haven't felt the need to upgrade, but when I do it will probably just be to a newer pair of Zens.   :twocents:
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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2014, 06:54:14 PM »
Thanks. I was hoping to hear from people who actually had Zen Rays. I've never even seen them except online.

Is yours the ED3?

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2014, 06:54:36 PM »
I tried the either the ED2 or the ED3 for several days.  For the money, whatever it was, it's great. A bit on the heavy side but great quality image.

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2014, 07:01:12 PM »
Thanks. I was hoping to hear from people who actually had Zen Rays. I've never even seen them except online.

Is yours the ED3?

Mine are the ED2s.  I have heard lots of good things about the 3s though.  $370 is a smokin' deal, I'd go for it.  About a year after I bought them, I was shooting a 3D course with my pastor (a serious elk hunter) and he looked through mine.  THe next time I saw him, he had bought a pair.  That was 4 years ago, and he hasn't upgraded yet either.
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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2014, 07:30:42 PM »
I think mine are ed2.  Pretty  good glass for the money.

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2014, 10:58:04 AM »
Bought a good set of Vortex last season for $299. They were 2013 model, so they were on sale. Ended up buying a Vortex spotting scope to match a week later, because I liked them so well.

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2014, 11:27:46 AM »
Which vortex binos, and are they made in Japan or China?

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2014, 11:32:53 AM »
Zen-ray are made in China but I believe some of vortex are as well except for their top tier are made in Japan. I like my zen ray prime hd. Glass is clear and does well in low light.

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2014, 05:32:38 PM »
For the $ Vortex's are really hard to beat. Warranty is also 2nd to NONE!
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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2014, 05:53:17 PM »
I looked through a mid grade Vortex spotter at the rifle range once and :puke: is all I could say.

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2014, 06:21:21 PM »
bean counter,

From past threads everyone knows that you only like the high end, high priced optics. Not everyone can afford the price.

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2014, 10:20:43 PM »
I'm still researching. I will be checking out Vortex. I already have a Vortex Diamondback. Actually two, an 8x and a 10x. I might be putting both of those up for sale so I can afford to upgrade. 

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2014, 10:09:54 AM »
I love my ZEN ED3 binoculars. Have them for more than 2 years. It is solidly built. The glass is very clear and bright

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Re: ZEN-RAY - Zen ED3 10x43 with Dielectric Prism Coating
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2014, 10:23:34 AM »
Hey Bobcat,
I bought the Zen Ray ed2 last year and am very impressed.  I compared them side by side with a $1000 pair of glasses and the difference in my opinion was minimal. 

I am curious if the Ed3 or the Primes are that much better and worth the upgrade ??    :dunno: :dunno:  I love mine but am also considering upgrading for my White River hunt this year. 

 


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