Review: Vortex Gen II Razor HD 27-60X Spotting Scope, by Jared Bloomgren

[robby denning]

Rokslide staffer Jared Bloomgren spends a lot of time behind the glass so when he reviews an optic, I listen up.

Here is his review of Vortex's new Razor HD spotting scope. Give it a read. Jared will be on the thread so if you have any other questions or comments, post them up.

Review: Vortex Gen II Razor HD 27-60X Spotting Scope

 

[AGPank]

Are the eyepieces interchangeable? Would someone be able to have the old spotter and get the new wide angle zoom?

 

[CorbLand]

No, the eye pieces are not interchangeable.

 

[Tex68w]

Thanks for the review, makes me feel better about my recent purchase. I do agree that they are heavy but that seems to be par for the course on the Razor line of products from Vortex.

 

[elkstabber]

Great review. It's interesting that the new 85mm scope is nearly the same weight but the 65mm scope gained 1/2 pound.

 

[Bwana]

Can I assume they didn't change/upgrade the 50mm version ?, it looks like the 65/85 versions were the only models changed.

 

[DustinSchmidt]

I’m trying to choose between
I found the older 85mm razor for $900 67oz
Maven cs1 package with tripod $900 40oz
Kowa 77mm $2300 56oz (pricey)

Back and Forth between pack ability and magnification. I’ll also be carrying Maven b6 12x50

Any advice? Or recommendations

 

[DustinSchmidt]

Wasn’t looking at the Vortex but I would think the 85mm for 900 is allot of bang for the buck even if it’s the old model

 

[68Plexi]

Can’t speak to the Kowa, but I have a gen 1 vortex razor 20-60x85 and the optical quality is far better than the Maven cs1. They aren’t really apples to apples. The cs1 would be more comparable to the razor 11-33x50 in size and magnification. The 85 razor is much larger and much heavier.

I own two pair of maven binoculars (B1 and B2) and love them, but I did not like the clarity of glass in cs1 spotter. I don’t personally like mavens c series binoculars either. Some people love them though.


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[Jared Bloomgren]

I’m trying to choose between
I found the older 85mm razor for $900 67oz
Maven cs1 package with tripod $900 40oz
Kowa 77mm $2300 56oz (pricey)

Back and Forth between pack ability and magnification. I’ll also be carrying Maven b6 12x50

Any advice? Or recommendations

Of the three that you have mentioned I really think it is obvious to go with the Vortex out of the three. That is a steal of a deal at $900! Although it is not ideal I have taken that spotter into the high country of Wyoming after Mule deer. It sucked getting it there because of the large size and weight but once I had it on top of the peaks it was absolutely amazing!

You will also love carrying the Maven B612x50s!

 

[DustinSchmidt]

Of the three that you have mentioned I really think it is obvious to go with the Vortex out of the three. That is a steal of a deal at $900! Although it is not ideal I have taken that spotter into the high country of Wyoming after Mule deer. It sucked getting it there because of the large size and weight but once I had it on top of the peaks it was absolutely amazing!

You will also love carrying the Maven B612x50s!

I think your right. I don’t own a big eye. The kowas look awesome. But my mavens are kind of awesome too. I definitely won’t carry the b85mm much but as a truck spotter could be awesome