massamino Report post Posted July 10, 2007 Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the Minox 15X58's with the Swaro 15X56's. I am going to purchase a pair of 15X this hunting season but I just wanted to know if there is that much of a difference between the two besides weight and price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH Report post Posted July 10, 2007 I have both and love them both the same. Do i think the Swaro's are worth that much more that Minox--nope, i don't. I also have the Leica Geovid 10x42's with the rangefinder in it--the glass in all three are great--the swaro's have a different coating and it will seem brighter and they probably are a little bit. If you have the bucks to spend on the Swaro's then get them--if you have a little less--like say a grand, then get the Minox. Either way you won't go wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted July 10, 2007 Minox Glass is awesome! they just dont fit my face! i compared Swarovski 15x56's next to 10-15x50 Leica Duovids and i prefered the Duovids and have a pair on layaway right now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted July 10, 2007 Both German made both have good glass. The biggest difference is the eyecups and the coating on the lenses. The minox does not have as high of quality coating and much larger eyecups. Go to a store that carries them both and see which one fits your face better. The swaros fit mine alot better and they are a little lighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted July 10, 2007 as stated, you really do need to see which one fits you best. I have a friend who used the Minox one day and sold them. I also have a friend who used the 15X Fujis for one day and gave them to his son. They just didn't fit them and they got headaches from looking through them for an extended period of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted July 10, 2007 The only thing I know for sure........ I've NEVER heard anyone say they regretted buying Swarovski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted July 10, 2007 I really like the Minox, but like YH said they didn't fit my eyes very good. I have never regretted getting the swaros. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentButDeadly Report post Posted July 10, 2007 I can't speak for either, but I can say Zeiss customer service is probably the worst you can get... However, I love my 15x60s to death - can't wait until I get them back (going on 5 months since I sent them to Germany for repair ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grizzly Report post Posted July 10, 2007 I have the Minox and the glass is great. As stated above and I have said before the eyecups dont feel very good and after several hours my brow always hurts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massamino Report post Posted July 10, 2007 Thank's for the info guys. I went ahead and ordered the Minox through Doug for $749 and free shipping. I figure for almost a third of the price of Swaros I can deal with a little pain. I just couldn't pass on that price. It will still be a big step up from my 7X50 Steiners. I can't wait to start glassing up some of those grey ghosts for this seasons hunt in 36C- and I guess one or two illegals probably also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH Report post Posted July 10, 2007 Don't skimp on the tripod and head mount! That is almost as important as your glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted July 10, 2007 There's gotta be some sticky felt or something you could put on those eye-cups to cushion the edge. For 1/3 the price, I'd dang sure figure out some way to deal with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massamino Report post Posted July 10, 2007 Is there a few that you would suggest? I really have no idea when it comes to tripod setups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted July 10, 2007 A good tripod is a must. Good glass and a weak tripod is the equivalent to bad glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondbackaz Report post Posted July 10, 2007 I think you did well with the $750 Minox from cameraland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
