Minox 15x56 vs Minox 13x56

[Shawn]

I sent my Minox 13x56 BL in for repair. I know they do not make them anymore. They said that they would have to send them to Germany to get them fixed and that could take 2 1/2 months to get them back. Minox told me they could replace them with the 15x56 if I wanted. I have had my 13x56 for years and love them. My Minox are my backup pair of binoculars now, I got the Zeiss 15x56. I was wondering if anyone has looked through the 13x56 and 15x56? Are the 15s as good as the 13s? Thanks

[AverageJoe]

All i have read is the new minox 15x56 are better than any of their previous models even better than the ever popular 15x58.

[Big or Bust]

IMHO, no. Better eye box on the 13's

[twowindy]

My son has the 13x56 and I have the 15x58.The 15s are better .I think my son would agree with me.

[apache12]

I have the older 10x52 and my buddy has the new 15x56. My glass is far and a away better

 

If I could find 15x58 I would buy them right up

[AverageJoe]

There is a much newer 15x56 than the last few years models. If he didnt just buy them most likely he has the previous model. The new 15's just came out and are supposed to be great. But who knows

[Shawn]

Thanks for the replies. Minox ended up saying they can fix them in the USA with 4 to 6 week turn around. Before I called them back I had decided to have them fixed anyway even if it was going to take 3 months. I don't think I could ever get rid of my 13x56. I have a buddy that has the 15x58 and they are awesome, I just never looked through the 15x56 BL.