Great value but you still only get what you pay for... - UTG Pro 1-8x28mm MRC 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane

I was actually pleasantly surprised about the quality of this optic. That fact that it comes with lens caps and solid scope rings really speak to the incredible value you get at this price. However... the sight box is pretty awful. You have to get right behind the lens, just right otherwise you don’t get a good image. Even then you get some distortion around the outside of the lens especially when zoomed. The illumination is pretty worthless as well in my opinion. On a bright day you won’t be able to see it. Also, it adds a large square control box the the scope that makes it that much more bulky. A model without the illumination might be cheaper, lighter, and slimmer...