The 3.5x10x44 Conquest has a maximum field of view of 35' at 100 yards,compared to only 25' for the 4.5x14x44.In other words the 3.5x adds 40% to the field of view over the 4.5x.That is a substantial difference.
I'll gladly trade the ten feet of field of view for the extra power on top.
Also notice that the 4.5X14 is better in low light than the 3.5X10.
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