Is Zhumell out of business?

Nope, it looks like Zhumell is now officially done.

Are Zhumell and Apertura the same?

Before the review, I have to remind you that Zhumell Z8 and Apertura AD8 are the same telescopes. They are just marketed under different brands.

Where is Zhumell located?

Zhumell’s headquarters are located in Omaha, USA and whilst it is probably true to say that Zhumell is not the most widely known optical brand, they have a good reputation for producing good quality telescopes, spotting scopes, riflescopes as well as binoculars with an emphasis on good value for money.

Is Zhumell a good brand?

To be fair, some might say that Zhumell is not the best-known brand of binoculars in the world. In fact they may be considered one of the better-kept secrets in the market. They also do not offer sales on their own website, choosing instead to offer them through other, better known binocular sales sites.

Who is Zhumell?

Zhumell, a name well known to the astronomical community, is obsessed with producing high-quality products at a price that you can afford. With a wide range of telescopes and accessories to choose from, you are sure to find something to enhance your astronomical journey.

Where are Zhumell telescopes made?

Zhumell Telescopes’ Quality Where exactly Zhumell gets most of their products is unknown – probably some manufacturer in China – but their 8”, 10”, and 12” Z-series Dobsonians are made by Guan Sheng Optical (GSO) in Taiwan.

Is apertura a good brand?

So far it appears they are mostly good quality. My current 6 inch F4 imaging newt is very good for the money. I would have got the Astrotech version, but was not in stock. I suggest checking out Astronmics Astrotech line since they run Cloudynights.

Are Apertura telescopes any good?

Apertura scopes are some of the most highly rated Dobsonians available, and the reason is simple: Apertura offers a lot of aperture for the money! One of the most popular options, this Dobsonian boasts an impressive focal length of 1200mm, making this a great option for planetary observers.

Who makes Zhumell?

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