Fixed 6x S&B questions?

[Gallahad]

I believe Schmidt is only making the Hungarian version right now. I'm wondering if the 6x42 has the same light transmission/brightness as the 8x56? I believe according to objective lens diameter vs. magnification it should, but the "twilight rating" is different. Maybe my brain is broke. Experience with both in low light would be great. Is the 6x42 going to have as nice of a sight picture as the 8x56? Both in a 30 mm tube. I'm looking for a lowlight 6x with top notch glass, that holds zero -no dialing. Was looking at an illuminated 8x, but it's quite large, and may be a smidge over powdered. I ain't shooting past 200 yds. Thanks in advance!

 

[TxxAgg]

Interested

 

[Formidilosus]

I believe Schmidt is only making the Hungarian version right now. I'm wondering if the 6x42 has the same light transmission/brightness as the 8x56? I believe according to objective lens diameter vs. magnification it should, but the "twilight rating" is different. Maybe my brain is broke. Experience with both in low light would be great. Is the 6x42 going to have as nice of a sight picture as the 8x56? Both in a 30 mm tube. I'm looking for a lowlight 6x with top notch glass, that holds zero -no dialing. Was looking at an illuminated 8x, but it's quite large, and may be a smidge over powdered. I ain't shooting past 200 yds. Thanks in advance!

The 6x42mm S&B is very good, however the 8x56mm is better in low light- as all top end 8x56’s will be. At the same “brightness” something closer/larger is easier to see.

The 8x56mm is really, really good. Sonos the the 6x42mm.

 

[eamyrick]

I have two of the S&B 6x42s. I have the last made German version and just took it to Alaska for 8 days and didn’t ever notice a lack of anything as far as field performance in low light.

 

[Wrench]

Don't overlook kahles.