Swarovski Z8i 1-8x24 vs Blaser Infinity 1-7x28

Introduction of the Swarovski Z8i 1-8x24 vs Blaser Infinity 1-7x28

Both brands come from Europe. Swarovski from Wattens in Austria and Blaser from Germany.

Blaser was founded in 1957 and Swarovski in 1949.

Swarovski Z8i 1-8x24 is on the market since 2016 and Blaser Infinity 1-7x28 since 2018.

Swarovski and Blaser both produce high-end Scopes.

Swarovski Z8i 1-8x24 Blaser Infinity 1-7x28

Swarovski Z8i 1-8x24 vs Blaser Infinity 1-7x28

Video Review of the Swarovski Z8i 1-8x24 Rifle Scope

Swarovski Z8i 1-8x24 Reticle Subtensions

Swarovski Z8i VS Blaser Infinity Comparison Table

Swarovski VS Blaser Price Comparison

Blaser costs about 100€ more than Swarovski. Both are under 3000€. Blaser is 2.609,00€ and Swarovski is 2.520,00€.

Swarovski VS Blaser Body Comparison

Blaser is quite heavier with its 625g compared to Swarovski with 515g.
Blaser is also longer. It has 319mm while Swarovski has 301mm.
Blaser has tube diamter 36mm and Swarovski has 30mm.
None have adjustable parallax. Both have it fixed at 100m.

Swarovski VS Blaser Optics Comparison

Minimal magnification is the same 1x. Maximal magnification is slightly better at Swarovski 8x, while Blaser has 7x.

Blaser has a better minimal field of view 6m/100m compared to Swarovski with 5.3m/100m. Swarovski has a better maximal field of view 42.5m/100m versus Blaser that has 40.8m/100m.

Swarovski also has a better eye relief of 95mm and Blaser has only 90mm.

Blaser has light transmission 90% and Swarovski has 93%.

Swarovski has a reticle in the second focal plane and Blaser has it in the first focal plane.