Properly focused, there is no significant difference in image clairty between the VX3 w/o an AO and the LR version. Properly focused meaning focusing the reticle and the image using the scope's ocular. E
Big difference in image quality in the one (yes, just one) that I had (I'm not a slow learner . . .). Image quality was not near the same as a 3.5-10 or an AO/SF scope. Anything above 10X needs the ability to focus the image at different distances IMO - and not with the eyepiece.
