Sometimes, I wish binoculars had some kind of headgear that would allow me to flip them down at will. That's how important I believe good optics are, no matter what sort of game is being hunted.
When sitting in a treestand, I'm always scanning the woods for deer. The same goes when hunting pronghorns from a ground blind, elk in the dark timber, caribou on the tundra, or muleys on the plains.
Why? Besides the obvious -- I hate surprises.
My goal is to see game at the earliest possible moment. High-quality binoculars or a spotting scope help me accomplish that goal.
It's hard to imagine any experienced hunter who would need to be introduced to Zeiss, one of the premier optics manufacturers on Planet Earth. This company epitomizes the phrase "high-quality optics," and Zeiss is always improving its products and working to give hunters superior glass. Here's a rundown of the latest innovations and products from Zeiss.
LOTUTEC COATING
The engineers at Carl Zeiss Sport Optics have long been known for their innovation and expertise when it comes to coatings that enhance all sorts of optics. That innovation continues with their latest coating, LotuTec, inspired by the water repellency of the lotus leaf. LotuTec is a hydrophobic outer coating applied to the lenses of their Victory line of optics, that repels moisture, dust, and dirt.
On lenses treated with LotuTec, a water droplet takes a spherical shape, rather than flat like you see on untreated lenses. Because the contact surface is much smaller, the drops tend to be easily repelled and either pearl off or can be easily wiped off, keeping your lenses much clearer.
LotuTec coated lenses don't allow dirt and fingerprints to adhere to the surface, and they clean easier without leaving residue. This new coating is abrasion-resistant and does not affect light transmission or the clarity of the glass. Adverse conditions are generally when you need your optics most, and LotuTec helps make certain the clarity of your Victory binoculars is always there when you need it.
LotuTec hydrophobic outer coating applied to the lenses of Victory line optics.
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