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"secret" changes in optics/coating in the same binocular line over time (1 Viewer)

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308CAL

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How often do you think companies change coatings or optics in the same model over time.

WHat companies do you know that actually do it?

I believe Swarovski is known for changing coating, focus etc without really telling the public.

I am also willing to believe models can get better over time. Meaning an or SLC bought in 2009 might be slight better, brighter, and/or different color scheme than one bought in 2002 or 2006, etc... what say yall?

Hasnt Zeiss made unpublished changes to the FL line 3-4 times since its release??
 
308CAL said:
How often do you think companies change coatings or optics in the same model over time.

WHat companies do you know that actually do it?

I believe Swarovski is known for changing coating, focus etc without really telling the public.

I am also willing to believe models can get better over time. Meaning an or SLC bought in 2009 might be slight better, brighter, and/or different color scheme than one bought in 2002 or 2006, etc... what say yall?

Hasnt Zeiss made unpublished changes to the FL line 3-4 times since its release??
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I think a lot of companies "tweak" their optical systems over time without publicizing or marketing the changes. I have been told by someone at Swarovski that they certainly do this and that's it's typical within the industry. For the most part, I would expect these changes to be minor and largely undetectable by the average user. The big changes like the hydro-phobic lens coatings do get marketed and often times the products get new sku numbers, etc...

Ben Lizdas
Sales Manager
Eagle Optics
www.eagleoptics.com
 
I agree with Ben. The specific references you made mention of are perfect examples. But, as Ben stated, if it is something significant then they are certainly going to market it. Not to do so would be foolish in my opinion.
 
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