Thread: Another which scope tread.....new vs second hand

Originally Posted by Basenjiboy

another vote for the Vixen 3-12 x40.

And the used lenses might look okay to the naked eye but the coatings could be worn through (even gentle) cleaning. And the quality of coatings in terms of durability and light transmission has improved greatly. Every scope looks bright in sunlight looking out of the gunshop door...!