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I have a sense that one of these versions is SUB-PAR in quality/perfomance compared to the others... Will someone please explain the differnces to me? What are the problems that cause this poor reputation? Thanks so much, Paul
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Here is the sequence:
1. Oldest Vari-X III: friction adjustments, single coated lenses
2. Middle Vari-X III: click adjustments, single coated lenses
3. Late Vari-X III: click adjustments, Multicoat-4 lens coatings
4. VX-III: click adjustments with finger turn knobs, Index Matched lens coatings
5. VX-3: current model with finger turn click adjustments, dual bias springs, blackened lens edges, latest lens coatings with very hard scratch resistant outer lens coatings
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Thanks, but how can you tell the difference between 1, 2 and 3? I get the friction control difference, but 2 & 3? Is there an indication on the scope itself?
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If you've got the box it will say Multicoat-4 if the scope has it. Otherwise look at the lenses. MC-4 will show a greenish tint instead of the older blue.
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mathman did a great job with the sequence. The optical quality and adjustments & repeatability (bias springs) on the older Vari-X models wasn't very good for the prices and in comparison to other brands.
I've owned quite a few Vari-X and VX-III scopes and parted with most. The newer VX-3 are a big improvement not enough for me to forgo Zeiss & Kahles.
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VX3 Xtended Twilight Lens System and DiamondCoat 2 lens coating are the big deals for me. The VX3 shows a greenish tint when you look into the objective.
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It can be almost as confusing as the Minox binocular lineup.
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Thanks guys.. I have 2 of the Vari X IIIs.... That may end up for sale!!! They both have the friction adjustment for changing the magnification... Anyone got an idea of what they are worth? Thanks again, Paul
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Isn't the sequence VXIII, VX-III, than VX-3? I know the last is obviously correct, but the first two are labeled slightly different.
Newer VX-III's will also have finger adjustable turrets underneath the caps opposed to those needing a coin.
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VariX III-->VXIII-->VX3
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