Binocular naming by companies is kind of crazy. Pentax is no exception.
I was talking to Ricoh India’s marketing team and they said both the ZDED and ZDWP Re available- albeit at different prices.
The brochure they shared shows exactly the same features of both. Phase corrected, dielectric and mirror coatings, water repellant coatings on lens exterior etc. ED glass costs more, what else?
Could any member help me understand what is, if an, the difference and why would Ricoh continue with a non ED bin as a part of their premier line?
The price of the 8x43 ZDED (is not waterproof?) is attractive but not the warranty offered.
Thanks in advance.
Arijit
I was talking to Ricoh India’s marketing team and they said both the ZDED and ZDWP Re available- albeit at different prices.
The brochure they shared shows exactly the same features of both. Phase corrected, dielectric and mirror coatings, water repellant coatings on lens exterior etc. ED glass costs more, what else?
Could any member help me understand what is, if an, the difference and why would Ricoh continue with a non ED bin as a part of their premier line?
The price of the 8x43 ZDED (is not waterproof?) is attractive but not the warranty offered.
Thanks in advance.
Arijit