I was thinking about a Gen 1 monocular first because Gen 2 could drain my budget. But well, I do not buy night vision every day. Besides, the difference in performance between Gen 1 and Gen 2 items is really significant. I bought Armasight Sirius as it turned out to be the best combination of price and quality. It looks a little bit bigger than higher end monoculars, but I do not care I am not going to use it hands free. Im planning to get additional magnification lens for Sirius though, most likely 5x one.
Pros: price, clear image, available accessories
Cons: size (not a big problem for me though)
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.