Vortex spotting difference

[Denka]

Hi all, maybe someone can explain what difference between Vortex Razor HD 85mm Angled Spotting Scope (20-60x zoom) and Vortex Viper HD 20-60x80 Spotting Scope (Angled)?

 

[Crashman]

Not all HD glass is created equal. The Razor has the best glass that Vortex offers, the Viper is still very good, but the Razor is better. I have the Razor in the angled version and I love it.

 

[Denka]

thnx for clearing this one, btw how far does your take? 500m, 1000m?

 

[TV-PressPass]

I have the razor angled too. They're HD glass all the way through, while the viper is (very nice but) only HD in the objective lens.

Depending on the day I'm comfortable with my Razor out to 1000 easy. The only thing limiting it is heat waves and mirage on hot days.

Is it as good as a swarovski or a leica? Not quite, but it cost me a fraction of what they would.