I bought one of the older version Vortex Razor 20-60x85s (A1) as my first "decent" spotting scope about ten years ago. I paid ~$1600.00 for it at the time, and have never regretted the decision. After a decade of exemplary performance, I finally need to send it in to Vortex to have a little work done, nothing major, just general wear and tear over the years. A while back I came across an advertisement for the exact same [new in box] 20-60x85 Razor scope on sale for essentially half of I originally paid for it. I jumped on the deal and purchased another one. I don't regret that decision, either, as now I won't be without my spotter while Vortex does their thing with it. I'm pretty sure the older 20-60-x85 Razors were on sale just to get rid of them, as the newer 27-60x85 had already been released.
The thing to be aware of is that the current/new version 27-60x85 Vortex Razor spotting scope does not have the coarse/fine focus adjustment knobs like the older 20-60x85 version. It has a single "helical focus" band that goes around the scope body, rather than coarse/fine focus knobs protruding slightly above the scope body like the older 20-60x85 Razor. I much prefer having the knob-type coarse/fine focus adjustment knobs, which are extremely easy to turn, so the newer "around the body" band-type focus is not as much to my liking. My understanding from vendors that have carried both is that the glass quality is about the same, but I have not actually looked through one of 27-60x85s, so that is purely anecdotal. The glass on the older 20-60x85 Razor is excellent, so I'd imagine the glass on the newer version would be at least as good. Nonetheless, if you can still find a supplier selling one of the older 20-60x85 Razor scopes at a reduced price, I would strongly suggest considering it.
