Quality 60mm vs Mid 80mm

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Hello all,

Ive tried searching forums to see if this has been addressed.

My question is how do various scope specs compare against each other as general rules of thumb? For example does an alpha 65mm like swaro or [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/kowa-brand.html]kowa[/link] tsn 663 compare against the zenray 82 or razor 85? Or an ED/HD 60mm scope vs non ED/HD 85mm? Is the quality glass in the smaller better/sharper than larger MM?

I know larger MM let in more light and give brighter images.

Sorry if this seems rambling or unclear. Im sure theres more Im not asking so any help would be helpful.