I have both a Trophy 3-9x40 and a Banner 4-12x40AO. To be perfectly
frank, I much prefer the Banner. Perhaps it's just a fluke, but the Banner
is both clearer and has better light gathering qualities. I do notice pulling
the scope closer on higher magnifications with the Trophy, but that is
negligable with the Banner. Don't get me wrong, the Trophy is really a nice
scope for the money, but ya might do a comparison between the two at
the store before bringing one of them home.