Author: RifleDude
Subject: meopro vs swaro z3
Posted: April/25/2013 at 11:58
That is called "veiling flare" or haze, and it isn't unique to Nikon or any other brand. It is caused by reflections within the optic and off the objective lens. It's controlled by internal baffling, textured, black, and/or non-reflective surfaces inside the optic, and effective lens coatings. It is more prevalent as you aim the optic toward the sun, and can be seen more at dawn and dusk due to low sun angle.
That isn't a huge problem across the board for Nikon. The higher priced Monarch series is better in controlling flare than the Pro Staff, as you might expect. Generally speaking (but not always), high end optics are better at controlling flare than low end optics.
Edited by RifleDude - Today at 12:06
Subject: meopro vs swaro z3
Posted: April/25/2013 at 11:58
 Robster80 wrote:well. i had a nikon scope that would turn white basically late in evening. a friend of mine said his did the same thing. it was like trying to look thro a cloud. thats the best way i cam describe it. like right before dark it would do that when looking in a certain direction. like i said a friend had same scope and his did the same. im thinking maybe thats what they call sunflare perhaps? |
That is called "veiling flare" or haze, and it isn't unique to Nikon or any other brand. It is caused by reflections within the optic and off the objective lens. It's controlled by internal baffling, textured, black, and/or non-reflective surfaces inside the optic, and effective lens coatings. It is more prevalent as you aim the optic toward the sun, and can be seen more at dawn and dusk due to low sun angle.
That isn't a huge problem across the board for Nikon. The higher priced Monarch series is better in controlling flare than the Pro Staff, as you might expect. Generally speaking (but not always), high end optics are better at controlling flare than low end optics.
Edited by RifleDude - Today at 12:06