I have both a zeiss and a VX3, The 2-8 vx3, is much lighter than the 3-9 zeiss, both are very solidly constructed, although the zeiss has a few plastic parts, and the VX3 is all aluminum, if that matters but I would def. say the zeiss wins for clarity and brightness. I paid 399$ for both 3 yeas ago. Personally I wish I bought 2 bushnell 4200s w/ rainguard, both my zeiss and leupold are useless in the rain