Zeiss Victory II B T* series

Might anyone have actually seen an example of the newly introduced Zeiss Victory II B T* series? I came across an announcement for such, in the 8 x 40 and 10 x 40 sizes, on the Zeiss website. Supposedly, the improvements include better multicoatings, improved strap fitting, better center focus, improved rubber coating, and, what might be an extra mm eye relief on the 10 x 40 model. One vendor had become just aware of them, and understood only that the price would remain the same. I have seen the original Victory in the 10 x 40, and they do seem very nice.

Alan Birnbaum
Fresno, CA

I perhaps should have mentioned that a similar survey of the Pentax site confirms that they also will have a new set of models available, "DCF SP," the latter standing for "Super Performance." These will come in not two but FIVE sizes: 8 x 32, 8 x 42, 10 x 43, 10 x 50 and 12.5 x 50.

It would appear that the objectives are more complex, and the eyepieces also, including some aspheric elements. The 8 x 42 and 10 x 50 have very extended eye relief, but somewhat narrower, 50 degree AFV, while the others still list a 17 mm ER, but a 60 degree AFOV. Weight seems relatively light, 10 x 42 for example 25.0 oz, less than even the Zeiss EL or the Swarovski EL.

Anyway, I'm interested in comments particularly from anyone who has actually SEEN or USED a pair of either the new Zeiss Victory II B T*, or the Pentax DCF SP.