I have two so far, a 2-7x33 with the standard 4plex reticle and a 3-9x40 with the accurange reticle. I have held them side by side with a VX-I and a couple VX-II's and can say the Redfield is brighter and clearer than the VX-I I have and on par with the VX-II's. The finish is different, a rougher looking matte, and the dials are adjustable by hand on the Redfields. They dont come with lens covers of any kind and both mine had foam packing dust all over the bell and lenses and needed minor cleaning upon arival but no big deal. I will mount them up pretty soon here (been to busy to have any fun lately!!) and see how they hold up to some 300WM recoil but so far I like what i see.