Vortex China vs Japanese models

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Has anyone noticed a difference really? I was able to use some new razors (China) and I thought they were great. Liked them better than my Mavens. I know China typically means “cheap” but has anyone really seen anything wrong with theses models?


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PredatorX

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Which Mavens are you comparing these to?

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When vortex switched from Japan to Chinese there was a drop in quality control imo.

I agree with this. I was going to buy a 65mm Razor when they were making the switch. I didn't realize they were doing it until I went and looked at them. I saw the made in China label and put it back down. Vortex clamed the equipment and materials were all the same, something has to give..
 
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When vortex switched from Japan to Chinese there was a drop in quality control imo.

I understand everyone says this but what qualities did you see drop? Is the glass less quality? The build? I just want to make sure people aren’t speculating a drop in quality.


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Over all quality went down especially in the build department. That's when you started seeing a lot of guys having to send their optics in to get fixed for simple things like eyecups breaking or lenses mis aligning. I like vortex a lot and I still have the Japanese razor binos as a backup. I also use to have the razor 65 spotter and loved it too till I upgraded. I never had issues with either one. I just recently got the Chinese 50mm razor, I'll let you know how it holds up.
 

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Japanese optics are arguably some of the best in the world.....now specifics of the models you mentioned , I dunno.

IME, Vortex is a great company but not in the top tier optics wise.
 

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very surprised you liked razors vs maven b2 9x45. I have seen a couple razors with hairs inside the chambers and one pair with a outer lens that wasn't even put flat at the factory.
 
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