The higher end optics companies do not offer the "No Fault" warranty of the Pacific Rim manufactured brands. Reason being is it costs a great deal more to make a Swarovski or Leica then it would in a production line in China.
The only exception to this is Steiner who does have a no questions asked warranty
Which is why I’m only going with optics that carry a No Fault warranty. I can’t see paying the top end prices for glass I feel the need to treat with kid gloves lest something go wrong and find myself needing to shell out substantial money.
