Minox ZA5 2-10x50 Riflescope Plex Reticle 66510

Minox ZA5 2-10x50 Rifle Scope Review by OpticsCamp.com

If you've read any of the other reviews we've done of the Minox ZA5 scopes, you know that they are generally of pretty high quality.  This scope is no exception.  The 2-10x50 features a one piece anodized aluminum body that's pretty rugged and holds up well to abuse while staying waterproof and fogproof.  The focusing ring and magnification ring are made of rubber (same as all other Minox ZA5 scopes).  This makes them "grippier" and easier to adjust while wearing gloves or with cold hands.  We didn't notice any excessive resistance from the magnification ring or focusing ring, both are just tight enough without binding at any point across their range.  

The 2-10x50 features the signature rubber knurled windage and elevation caps, another cool feature for those who are hunting in cold weather with or without gloves.  The windage and elevation adjustment knobs themselves feature set screws that allow you to re-zero after sighting in, a nice feature for those who hunt longer distances and like being able to adjust for range.  They provide nice audible and tactile click when adjusting, and this is always a sign of good quality.  

Glass quality is very good on the ZA5 2-10x50.  The color seen through the scope can best be described as realistic, as we were unable to determine any difference toward cool or warm in either direction.  There is minimal edge blurriness, and chromatic aberration is only producable at the highest magnification with rapid scope movement.  Low light performance is improved over the 40mm objective model due to the considerably larger objective.  Clarity is nothing short of excellent.  The Plex reticle on this 2-10x50 is easily identifiable in low light at high magnification and is very clear.  Rolling ball effect (also known as globe effect) is noticable, and some people may be bothered by this, but it becomes less pronounced at higher magnification.

The ZA5 2-10x50 scope, like the others in the ZA5 lineup, is a serious competitor with other German scopes, yet it manages this with a less offensive price.  This model features the Plex reticle, but it is also available in several other reticle configurations.  We'll stand behind the ZA5 2-10x50 without question.    

Uncompromising craftmanship.

MINOX ZA riflescopes are designed in Germany and assembled in the USA. Each riflescope is crafted from lightweight, incredibly tough aircraft-grade anodized aluminum and features standard one inch mono-tube construction for easy, low-profile mounting.

MINOX ZA riflescopes are waterproof and system purged with inert argon gas to prevent fogging on inner glass surfaces and provide corrosion protection for critical precision mechanisms. And each is covered by the MINOX comprehensive no-questions-asked warranty with service provided in the U.S..

MINOX Comfort Service

While every MINOX riflescope is built to operate perfectly in the harshest environments and after enduring the roughest handling, uncontrollable, unexpected things can happen in the field which results in a damaged riflescope. That’s why MINOX provides for those who register their product, the MINOX Comfort Service*. Damages to your product will be remedied either through repair or replacement on a goodwill basis.

*Warranty does not cover fire, theft, loss, or intentional damage.

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