Author: tjtjwdad
Subject: Leupold VX3 vs Zeiss Conquest v Bushnell Elite 650
Posted: July/09/2013 at 00:17
Subject: Leupold VX3 vs Zeiss Conquest v Bushnell Elite 650
Posted: July/09/2013 at 00:17
I own the Conquest (4.5-14x50) & (6.5-20x50) and the Leupold (8.5-25x50) & (6.5-20x40). I've played with the Bushnell 6500 to some degree (2.5-16x50) and if I had to rate for glass it would be;
1. Conquest.
2. VX3 [NOT VARI-X-III or VX-III].
3. 6500.
On low power they are all a wash but on high power, the 6500 got just a tad (very slight) hazy.
For options the VX3 by far but I don't care for Leupold's eye focus. However, the 6500 has far more flexibility with zoom range than the other two. For warranty, Leupold is tough to beat. Can't say one way or the other with Zeiss or Bushnell.
In the end, you'll probably be happy with either choice.
HTH