I have compared the Viper 2-7x32 to a vari-x ii 2-7x33 and I think the Viper beats it hands down except for field of view. That's my only disappointment with the 2-7x32 Viper. Like jmone said...lots of scope around the edges.

I have a Diamondback 1.75-5x32 that has a much better field of view. Optics appear bright but the clarity around the very edges suffers some compared to the Viper. I'll see how they are in the field...but right now I think I like my Diamondback better for the application because of the field of view.

Dan