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Blaser Infinity 4-20x58 iC vs Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56

Blaser Infinity 4-20x58 iCSwarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56

Introduction to Blaser Infinity 4-20×58 iC vs Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18×56

  • We will take a look at two European hunting rifle scopes - Blaser and Swarovski  from Austria.

  • We are going to compare a newcome Blaser to a well know and highly respected Swarovski, which has been in the hunting scene for a very long time and its one of the best names when it comes to high-quality optics.

  • On the other end we have Blaser with big sortiment of equipment, from rifles all the way to clothing.

  • Today we will compare to high-end and extremely capable low-light rifle scopes, Blaser Infinity 4-20x58 iC vs Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56.

Video Review of the Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56 Rifle Scope

Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56 Reticle Subtensions

Blaser Infinity 4-20x58 iC Reticle Subtensions

Blaser Infinity vs Swarovski Comparison Table

  Blaser Infinity 4-20x58

Blaser Infinity 4-20x58

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Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56 P

Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56 P

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Short Description Blaser Infinity 4-20x58 Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56 P
Manufacturer Blaser Swarovski
Color Brown No
Diopter adjustment - - 3.0 / + 2.0 dpt
Twilight Factor - 6.5 - 31.8
Light transmittance 90% 93%
Built in Range finder No No
Working temperature range - - 20 / + 55°C
Fogproof Yes Yes
Water proof Yes Yes
Shock proof Yes Yes
Made in Germany Austria
In production since 2018 2016
Variable magnification Yes Yes
Tube size/diameter 34 mm 30 mm
Type of mount rail No No
Parallax setting Adjustable -
Parallax adj. Yes - side focus Yes - side focus
Parallax adustment range 50 m - Infinity 50 m - inf.
Fast focus eyepiece type Yes Yes
Reticle illumination Yes Yes
Usable at daytime Yes Yes
Illumination color Red Red
Reticle position 1. focal plane - FFP 2. focal plane - SFP
Click Value 10mm/100m - 0.10MIL 10mm/100m - 0.10MIL
Filled with - Nitrogen
Lens coatings Fully Multicoated Fully Multicoated
Special features 1. focal plane, Fast focus, Fogproof, Fully multicoated, Illuminated reticle, Mount rail, Parallax adjustment, Shockproof, Variable, Waterproof Fast focus, Fogproof, Fully multicoated, Illuminated reticle, Mount rail, Parallax adjustment, Shockproof, Variable, Waterproof
Objective size diameter - 62 mm
Reticle No No
Warranty 10 years 10 years
Type of Turret BDC BDC - Lockable
Number of Turret Turns MT - Multi Turn ST - Single Turn
Automatic Turn Off - Yes
Direction of turret rotation CCW CW
Lens size diameter. 66.0900 56.0000
Maximal field of view. 9.2000 20.6921
Min. magnification. 4.4500 2.5610
Weight. 860.6300 810.3296
Max. magnification. 22.2600 18.0000
Minimal eye relief. 90.0000 95.0000
Size of Dot. No No
Length. 410.3900 364.0000
Mount length. No 110.0000
Minimal exit pupil. 2.9000 3.1000
Minimal field of view. 1.9000 2.3000
Elevation - mrad. 16.7200 20.0625
Mounting rail. Yes Yes
Locking turrets No No
Zero-Stop Yes No
Scope Rail Standard Zeiss ZM/VM Swarovski SR
Mounting Standard No No
 
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Blaser vs Swarovski Price Comparison

We are looking at two very similarly priced rifle scopes, that both exceed 3000€ mark. If we summ up what we get for the price we come to this conclusion. Blaser already comes with a ballistic turret and Zeiss mounting rail when Swarovski does not. For a ballistic turret you will have to spend extra 267-534€ depending on which turret you choose, additionally you will have to add another 60€ to that for Swarovski SR Rail. With all that said you will have to spend 484€ more for Swarovski.

Blaser VS Swarovski Body Comparison

Eventhough Blaser looks bulkier and massive it is only 45grams heavyer than Swarovski, but if we would put ballistic turret on swarovski the difference would be even smaller.

Their lenght is pretty much the same there is only 1mm difference.

We have to point out that Blaser Infinity has huge 36-milimeter main tube, which is almost unexistant in the word of hunting rifle scopes. Only new Blaser and Zeiss V8 have it.

On both of the scopes the parallax adjustment goes from 50 to infinity, on Swarovski the parallax clicks when you are on 100meters but on teh Blaser it locks in place and that is nice if you hit your rifle since it does not change.

Blaser VS Swarovski Optics Comparison

Because of Swarovski magnification range from 2.3 to 18 times you can use a rifle in many scenarios(stalking, mountain hunting and raised hide hunting), that is where is Blaser`s biggest disadvantage. It`s purpose is only low light hunting.

The difference between the scopes is light transmision. Blaser has 90%, when Swaroski has 93%. When we tested them scopes we thought that Blaser is just tiny bit brighter that Swarovski, since it has 4x zoom, this is quite logical.

These two scopes are opticly great , but in some situations Blaser suprised us, because it was even better that Swarovski. This is probably because of smaller zoom factor and a bit simpler construction. 

Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18×56 Reticle Subtensions

 

Blaser Infinity 4-20x58

Blaser Infinity 4-20x58 iC

Pros:

  • Better max magnification

  • Great low light performance

  • Great optics and turrets

Cons:

  • Bulky

  • Parallax position

  • FFP reticle for hunting use

  • Only 4 times zoom factor

  • FOV

  • More expensive

Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56

Swarovski Z8i 2.3-18x56

Pros:

  • Lighter

  • 8 time zoom

  • better illumination  system 

  • Price

  • Better minimal magnification

  • More than twice maximal filed of view

Cons:

  • Extra expendature

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