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21-10-2019, 09:59 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

Zen Ray

Whatever happened to Zen Ray? I have searched Google and seems they are still "available" from dodgy looking websites but cant really find any from a trustworthy looking source. I had a pair of ED3 10x43 back in the day (2014-15?) When Zen Ray and bushnell 6500's were all the rage. They were great binos for the money and I was recently thinking of getting a pair of spare binos to throw in the truck and thought they may be an option. Anyone still running a pair?
21-10-2019, 10:32 PM
gadgetman

From what I gather they were very poor at honouring ever increasing warranty claims. I have a pair of ED2's that are still running.
21-10-2019, 11:29 PM
gadgetman

Look at getting Vanguard Endeavour I think it is that @Tahr recommends.
22-10-2019, 12:11 AM
nor-west

Have the ED3's but they are hardly used, have done a couple of Tahr trips and live at Brians, really good glass, will cost me a pretty penny when I have to replace them to get the same optics.
22-10-2019, 12:14 AM
Tahr

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

Look at getting Vanguard Endeavour I think it is that @Tahr recommends.

Yes. For the price they exceptional.
22-10-2019, 12:15 AM
Tahr

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Whatever happened to Zen Ray? I have searched Google and seems they are still "available" from dodgy looking websites but cant really find any from a trustworthy looking source. I had a pair of ED3 10x43 back in the day (2014-15?) When Zen Ray and bushnell 6500's were all the rage. They were great binos for the money and I was recently thinking of getting a pair of spare binos to throw in the truck and thought they may be an option. Anyone still running a pair?

Yes, I had ED3. Still going strong but I gave them to a cocky's son where I hunt.
The company has folded.
22-10-2019, 08:39 AM
noboots

I have the ED2s. Just side graded to Leica compacts. I just need to do a side by side comparison and see if I will use the zen rays again but if you are looking or a pair I would be happy to move the ED2s on. They have great glass and a wider field of view than the leica compacts. I just got sick of carrying full sized binos around...
22-10-2019, 08:40 AM
Kudu

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Yes, I had ED3. Still going strong but I gave them to a cocky's son where I hunt.
The company has folded.

That's a pity. I had and used the older (ED2's) and I thought they were great.
22-10-2019, 08:47 AM
Tahr

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Originally Posted by Kudu

That's a pity. I had and used the older (ED2's) and I thought they were great.

Yeah. On reflection mine were ED2.
There's quite a bit of glass around at about $800-1000 (if you import it) that gives the Euro stuff a run for its 3x price. The best are "Tract" - they are direct marketed by the company.
22-10-2019, 09:13 AM
Ryan_Songhurst

I had a blast on those Vanguards the other day, they're good for the money but dont hold a candle anywhere near ELs
22-10-2019, 09:21 AM
dannyb

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I had a blast on those Vanguards the other day, they're good for the money but dont hold a candle anywhere near ELs

They do a higher spec model but more $$$$$ still way cheaper than ELs, might be worth a look
22-10-2019, 09:34 AM
scottrods

I have a pair of ED2's.
Keep them for visitors
22-10-2019, 09:38 AM
Ryan_Songhurst

Quote:

Originally Posted by noboots

I have the ED2s. Just side graded to Leica compacts. I just need to do a side by side comparison and see if I will use the zen rays again but if you are looking or a pair I would be happy to move the ED2s on. They have great glass and a wider field of view than the leica compacts. I just got sick of carrying full sized binos around...

@noboots let me know if you decide to move them on please :)