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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CliveP" data-source="post: 3318970" data-attributes="member: 85835">Don't know but I thought it strange that except for the rubber they look very similar & have the same spec, (edit: sorry think the Diamondback has a wider fov 119m v 108 for the Bresser so think I would prefer the Diamondback. It's the 8x28 Viper with a similar fov to the Bresser). This latest Bresser I have doesn't close focus as well as the first, it's at least 13ft. The exit pupils are a mess neither round or oval really. CA is very evident also in harsher light unless I close the IPD down more than I would like which results in a smaller view. They might work better in OZ where there is more sun?I can't help noticing also that this RSPB HD has some similarity to the Bushnell HD compact especially the focus wheel and it is rather ominous that Bushnell haven't bothered with an 8x20 Model but the Bushnell 10x25 does seem to receive good praise.They are all obviously coming from a similar Chinese origin. Just mix and matched and probably Vortex have gone for better options than Bresser. My advice stick with the Diamondback if it works well enough especially if it's actually brighter than an 8x25 which my Bresser generally isn't. Wonder will this 8x20 HD be brighter also. My 6.5x21 Papilio certainly is.</blockquote>