I don't have a 2-7 but I do have a 3-9x40,1.5-4.5x20,and a 6x42 all nikon monarchs. They pull in an amazing amount of light, even the 20mm objective. I think a 2-7x32 may be the best all around deer scope there is. I have one in a vari-x 2 and it is great.