Swaro STS/ATS vs Zeiss Gavia?

[MT257]

Looking at upgrading my spotting scope over the offseason. Potentially looking at the Swarovski ATS/STS 20-60x65 vs the 20-60 Zeiss Gavia. Looking for input from those who have hopefully used both? Pros/cons of each would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Nolan_]

I assume the swaro would be much better and lighter

 

[Outwest]

Zeiss Gavia was underwhelming for me for the price. I ended up trading it in to build a set of Kowa 66s and have no regrets.

I've spent some time behind the s series and the x series but only the 80/85. There was really no comparison between the x and the gavia, its a few leaps ahead. The s was a closer comparison but I would say the swaro came out on top in almost every scenario. Build quality will also easily go to swarovski over zeiss's conquest line.