Zeiss Victory Diavari T or Zeiss Diavari Z MC

[jarodjohns]

Does anyone have any details on the differences between these 2 scopes? What coatings are on which and which is better? I thought I recently read on this forum that the Zeiss Diavari Z MC had the best coating that Zeiss has ever offered. The reason I ask is I bought what was described as a 3-12x56 Victory Diavari T (newest model) and it turns out to be a Diavari Z MC. The great surprise you get of buying off Gunbroker with no pictures and sold as is. Any input would be awesome.

 

[mackgee]

They are two different scopes, the T being the newest version with their latest and greatest coatings. The T version is the better of the two, with the water repellant coating on the lenses. Gunbroker can be the greatest thing or your worst nightmare sometimes. Good luck!

Mac

 

[jarodjohns]

Mac, Thanks for the clarification. I went back and finally found a thread that discussed this and it looks like the Diavari Z is nothing more than a Conquest with a 30mm tube. May have an extra layer of lens coating but it is NOT a Victory Diavari by a long shot. I didn't think it was as I've owned a couple of the Victory Diavari's and I thought they had better glass as this one compares with my Conquests.

 

[mackgee]

If you truly want to see a big difference look through the new Victory HT's. When it comes to low light performance these are the bees knees! The Victory FL's are pretty awesome too.

Mac