Swarovski Z5i or Leupold VX-5HD?

[yotethumper]

I can’t decide between the Z5i 5-25x52 or the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x56 firedot. Will be used hunting in blinds, not concerned with weight. Main focus is clarity, low light capability, and illuminated reticle. Which would you pick?


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[Huggybear]

I love my Z5

[RutnBuk]

Swaro Z5 is what I have and no complaints.

[stxbowhunter]

I love my Z5

x2 I would go Z5

[twosixteens]

The Leupold is a great scope but I don’t believe it is as good as the Swarovski especially in low light

[lanceodom]

I love my Leupold VX5HD. Actually have two of them. 7x35x56. Brings them in close

[Chase4556]

Just curious, why the 5-25 over the 3.5-18?

Both are above my price range so I can’t suggest one over the other.

[yotethumper]

Just curious, why the 5-25 over the 3.5-18?

Both are above my price range so I can’t suggest one over the other.

5-25 has a larger objective lens


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[Old Bald Guy]

5-25 has a larger objective lens


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Huh? Leupold is 56 mm and Swarovski is 52 mm.

[Mike D]

Absolutely positively the Swaro.


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[Greenheadless]

What is the price delta?

[Mike D]

5-25 has a larger objective lens


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You’re really picking straws here. Either one will not effectively be able to transmit enough light at full power.

And realistically for the limited amount of time you will be able to use the scope at 25x magnification and not have terrible mirage, I don’t believe either are worth the extra price or weight over a 15 or 18x scope.


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[yotethumper]

Huh? Leupold is 56 mm and Swarovski is 52 mm.

Thought he was talking about the z5 3.5-18x44…


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[Greenheadless]

Thought he was talking about the z5 3.5-18x44…


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I can’t decide between the Z5i 5-25x52 or the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x56 firedot…………
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