Re: Comparison: NF NXS vs. Zeiss Conquest in Low Light
I am not a big fan of NF glass. Based on the way everyone else likes it, I assume it is just me, but there is definitely some sort haze (for lack of a better term) that I see when using NF's. I have had several, and they seem bullet proof and dead nuts reliable, the glass just isnt as good as the Schmidts' and USO's and even the MKIV's I have had.
I have had 2 Zeiss Conquests and a Diavari. All had excellent glass, but the Conquest had to be returned twice, if I recall, for debris in the image. Zeiss was willing to replace but had none in stock. Both times, Doug at CameralandNY put the burden on himself and sent me a new scope while he dealt with the replacement. (that type of service is why I use only Doug at Cameraland and Scott at Liberty. They really put the customer first)
Given my experience, choosing between those two would be simple. Nightforce for me. I can deal with decent glass, but an inoperable scope is of no use to anyone, even with great glass for the money.
(not bashing NF, just stating my experiences from my use)