Thread: Element optics

Originally Posted by Hermitage

Here's the video. The summary for tracking is at 8:08.
And have a look at the Element Helix glass quality at 8:53.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xByZXNQHPy8

Mine has been dialled many hundreds of times and is still spot on.
And remember that its a $800 'scope so the glass is never going to be stellar. Im happy with "good enough" at that price. I would rate it around VX2 going VX3.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Mine has been dialled many hundreds of times and is still spot on.
And remember that its a $800 'scope so the glass is never going to be stellar. Im happy with "good enough" at that price. I would rate it around VX2 going VX3.

100% whilst reviews are good to have, 1 review on 1 particular model of scope does not make for gospel for that model or that brand. I've read good and bad reviews on pretty much every scope I can think of if you just pick the 1 review and use that to base your opinion for an entire line up you could be setting yourself up to fail.
If i cannot find much info on a brand or model I will take a punt if it's cheap enough, otherwise I will read as many reviews as possible and if available have a look at the scope in person. Not having a stab at anyone here. Just my 2 cents.
The problem with youtube reviews is anyone with a cell phone can make 1, and you don't always know if their bias is tainted or favoured.
What I do know is that solid trustworthy after sales service certainly gives confidence when reviews or experience is not available.
I have had this experience with a few online sellers in NZ including Element Optics