Leupold Golden Ring HD 8x32 Same As Alpen Rainier 8x32 ???? (1 Viewer)

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gcole

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• Jul 20, 2012

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Hi ... anyone compare the two ? Just saw the Rainier 8x32 on sale at REI for $499. The Rainer 8x32 picture & spec's look alot like the Leupold's, except Alpens don't mention HD glass. Both come from Japan & the original retail prices before they were discounted are also very close. .... Thanks gwen

 

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mercedes_sl1970

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• Jul 21, 2012

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Hello Gwen

In case you haven't seen it the Alpens get a very good review on Allbinos,and seem to have very similar results: Allbinos review

Andrew

 

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gcole

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• Jul 21, 2012

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mercedes_sl1970 said:

Hello Gwen

In case you haven't seen it the Alpens get a very good review on Allbinos,and seem to have very similar results: Allbinos review

Andrew

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Thanks Andrew , I will read it ..gwen

 

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gulf1263

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• Aug 23, 2012

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Leupold Golden Ring HD 8x32 Same as Alpen Rainer 8x32

IMHO the Leupolds were constructed using lenses from Japan made to Leupold's specifications and assembled here in the US at Leupold's plant using a combination of components both from Japan the US.
Leupold did their own QC.
I doubt they would assemble and do QC for Alpen.
Bet these are Chinese glasses with HD glass made for Alpen by one of the many companies there.
Art

 

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hawken 12

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• Sep 15, 2012

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To me also they are very much alike and I own both models. The ALPEN Rainiers are also made in Japan and are quite nice and heavy.