Comparsions were inside looking across the building to a mounted deer.
Surprisingly, I could tell little difference optically ...
edj
Under those well lit conditions most glass looks great, yet none are to be found glassing there save those seeking to compare under undesirable conditions due to unrealistic parameters.
Once upon a time I thought it handy to acquire a small fieldscope of modest build and cheaper price. Off to Wally-World examining a Simmons 45* 15-45? or thereabouts. I was reading bar codes, ingredients and whatever. I knew better though the idea of little spent and potential bargain was strong.
Naturally, upon returning unto shack-toe de la woods I was not pleasantly surprised. Dark and gloomy view and suffering blackouts.
What happened to the clean view w/spacious eye placement?
Left it back at the store.
So, unless you plan on spending your leisure time byrd watching at the mall you might consider a wee bit more thought on the matter.
I bought a discontinued Sightron SIII 8x24mm FMC compact roof FOV 328' none to shabby for retail around two bills. If I took it to a store it would hold its own against better glass at 100'.
In real conditions it will smoke my Papillio 6.5x21 at distance past 8.5'. However, I spent roughly the same for the twain because the Sightron was discounted 50+%. There's no contest in the build or quality of glass.
I do not suggest you drop a grand on compact bins. The small sizes are niche bins. Maybe they're more costly to manufacture as well. I do not know, but your Papillio 8x21 will suffice for the time being until you find the right bin/price point.
As always, YMMV ...
