I can only speak for S&B scopes there is no difference between German and Hungarian all parts are produced in Germany, Hungarian stamped scopes are assembled in Hungary as they are cheaper to build over there, hence the difference in price, quality is the same, although i have a 30 year old S&B 6 x 42 and a 5 year old S&B 6 x 42 and the older ones optics are better by far.