Photo: Hensoldt ZF variable magnification riflescope

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Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
The Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26x56mm FF variable magnification riflescope, mounted on a Sako military TRG 22 sniper rifle chambered in 7.62x51 mm / .308 Winchester caliber
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
We tested the Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26x56mm FF comparing it to other high end scopes, such as Hensoldt’s own 4-16x56 FF-LT
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Hensoldt also offers the ZF 3.5 - 26 x 56mm FF riflescope in matte Desert Tan
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
The Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26x56mm FF riflescope dwarfs a 5.56 M4 carbine... mounted here just to compare it with the rifle's size!
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
The Hensoldt ZF 3.5 - 26 x 56mm FF variable magnification riflescope
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
The battery compartment with the tethered cap open and two CR123A batteries. The Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26x56mm uses only one battery
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
A detail of the rapid deployment levers of the IEA KH-S mount with 30 MOA cant adapter and 36mm rings, factory mounted and centered.
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
The large diameter eyepiece features a fast focus diopter adjustment ring and displays an exceptional image quality
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
Lower side of the IEA KH-S mount; note the possibility to do a coarse windage adjustment to compensate for tolerances in weapon mounted rails
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
The 56mm diameter front objective is cylindrical for clamp-on accessories and threaded for sunshades and ARD devices
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
The Hensoldt ZF 3.5 - 26 x 56mm FF variable magnification riflescope, in matte black
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
Right side view of the central portion of the Hensoldt ZF 3.5 - 26 x 56mm FF variable magnification riflescope. Note how finely subdivided the elevation and windage turrets are; the clicks are extremely near one to the other. It's a trade-off for the incredible 180 clicks per revolution the turret offers
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
To unlock the turrets for zeroing, all that is needed is the rim of a rifle case, up to a .338 Lapua Magnum caliber round
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
One of the rilfes used for the long range tests, up to and beyond 1000m: the Sako TRG 22 in 7.62x51 mm / .308 Winchester caliber
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
Here the scope is mounted on a TRG42 in .338 LM. All tests have been carried out using premium RWS Target Elite Plus ammo
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
A detail of the elevation turret: note the US Optics patent information. Each click is 0.1 MRAD, with the MTC feature every 1 MRAD
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
The three turrets from the shooter's perspective. All markings are clearly visible; note the double MRAD markings on the elevation turret, for the double turn feature
Hensoldt ZF 3.5-26 x 56 FF
Franco Palamaro
The eyepeice with the zoom ring (very stiff and hard to turn with gloves or in slippery conditions) and battery compartment