Quote Originally Posted by SINNER View Post
My 3.5-15x50 had issues with the illumination twice. After it failed the second time the optic was replaced. The other one was a 2.5-10x42 that internally fogged on a hunt in the Rockies. That one really hurt my trust in their optics, partially due to how poorly they handled the issue. I no longer own either of those optics. My 1-4 and 5.5-22 have been flawless but I have not purchased another since the 2.5-10 issues. I much prefer the clarity and reticles of the Steiners over the NF anyway.
Illumination...whatever, but fogging internally and poor CS are pretty "ouch". *sigh*
I guess I might as well sack up and buy a K16i. The thing really is like having the world delivered to your face in HD. The SM1 reticle isn't too "bad", minus lack of wind holds, but that's not really necessary for my use.