There's LOTS to like about this model. I've had both it and two of the 3-12x56. These are geared towards performance in low-light and are more neutral in terms of image contrast/vibrance during daylight, so they may not have the "pop" or "wow" factor of scopes like the S&B Stratos or the Leica Eri. But they come into their own as the light fades and then show their true strength.
The illumination goes very dim, too.
Everything about this scope is first-rate.
