Reviews & Ratings for SIG SAUER ZULU6 HDX OIS 16x42mm Schmidt-Pechan Prism Binocular — 19 reviews — Page 1

amazing quality! Impressive image stabilization, which was something I was looking for. This is my second set of SIG binoculars. Construction is always top-notch. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a set of binoculars with image stabilization.

If you are looking to buy image stabilized binoculars, you cannot go wrong with Sig Zulu6 HDX. They have excellent optics clarity. Canon was and is the pioneer in this category, but they are very expensive. Until recently they did not offer a waterproof version. Sig Sauer has covered all the bases with excellent quality at reasonable prices.

You don't realize how much you shake when holding binoculars until you use use Image Stabilization binoculars. Great product.

The zulu6 are the best optic a person could have at an archery competition. At a 3-d tournament they are perfect to see exactly where you need to aim for that 12 ring. And at The Vegas Shoot you will be able to call an arrow in or out with almost 100% certainty from the shooting line. I know my dad will be very pleased with these as he will be receiving them for Christmas this year.

I purchased this pair for a Long Range Expedition Boat that travels extensively. We have an older pair of Nikon stabilized binoculars that have worked well but after using the Sig’s the Nokon’s will be retired. I have not found one thing that I can point to that is flawed. We are currently traveling the coast of Maine and the quality of the optics, the ergonomics of the binoculars and the stabilization really make a difference. I’m fixing to order a pair of the 20x42’s. My only complaint was the ship time. Between Optics Planet taking 3 or four days to ship and USPS basically loosing the package for another four or five days, the total ship time was two weeks.

I'm always a bit skeptical about low price optics. Whether they're scopes, dot sights, or binoculars, the benefits to high quality (i.e. expensive) glass is apparent. However, when you run these in either "scan" or "target" mode, the stability significantly outweighs optical clarity.

"Target" mode in particular was a revelation. It allowed me to discern details at a distance that I couldn't with regular binoculars. [I should note that all my testing was done in daylight.]

I have been very pleased with my new Sig Sauer Zulu6 stabilized binoculars! I primarily use them on the range to spot shots without the hassle of needing a tripod or spotting scope. Higher magnification use is possible when non-stabilized ones are just too jittery without support. It is really amazing just how stable they are. Very pleased with these and probably could have gone all the way to 20x as they work so well.

I'm upgrading from the Vortex Diamondback HD 12x50. My biggest concern was the low light visibility. I'd say these are on the same level as the diamondbacks during last light. Maybe a small few minute difference but nothing major from what I'm seeing. Glass is great and super crisp. The stabilizing is great and has me moving away from my spotter/tripod, saving me about 8 lbs in my pack.

4 stars because of the following. Adjusting the eyepiece width/distance is cumbersome and very tight. The focus know is a bit low profile, making it harder to hit with gloves and the actual switch for stabilizing is a bit small. The way you turn on super stabilizing, you switch it off and back on and check the light to go amber. Would be nice if there was a 3 position switch instead or something along those lines.

Other notes: Harness/case is pretty lame. No big deal as most people buy other harnesses anyways. The eye covers are separate and don't have a retention system to attach to the harness as the vortex do. I've already lost 1 of 2 eye pieces.

Overall great binos! They exceed expectations at their main feature - stabilization. Just a few small things that could be updated. Otherwise, very usable and effective binos.

These are money. Going to be an absolute game changer this fall. Ability to glass off hand, without a tripod to cover more ground a lot faster.

I’ve tested out the Gen1 Zulu6 16x42 and they are Amazing! Then I saw the Gen2 with a 20x42, HDX lenses, 2 modes of stabilization. I had to order them and return my Gen1. Now I’m waiting for August because they are so New no one has the 20x magnification model yet as of July 2023. I can’t wait to get them but for $350 more than the Gen1 16x24 I’m so getting the upgrade and I can already tell you I loved the Gen1 so Gen2 is gonna rock! The future is now!