Why? Because while most people fix on the max power of a model one should consider lowest power with equal interest.
After years of nothing but 6x I find myself most often using my 3.5-10 at or near its lowest setting for ease of use and field of view. When I bought it I thought having 10x would be the more important factor but it has not proved to be the case - at least in the field.
The 3.5x10 vx3 is so light the weight saving is negligible going to a 2.5-8x so when deciding between the two I would consider what is worth more to me. The 2.5x8 bit larger field of view at lowest setting against having a bit more magnification and larger objective in low light of the 3.5-10.
When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of
. Confucius
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