That is a big difference in FOV at 1.75. I think that you will be much happier with the Trophy. I have 3 of the 3-9 Trophy's and think that they are very durable and consistent. The coatings.......you get what you pay for. I get a lot of glare in bright sun. In comparision to the Sportsman.....no contest. The Sportsman is junk. The Sportsman and the Sportview are what give Bushnell a bad name. Trophy, Legend, and Elite are good values depending on how much you can spend.