The medium power variable optic or MPVO attempts to strike a balance between light weight and commonly used magnification settings.  On the low end, the x2 magnification can still be used for both eyes open style shooting, while the x8 upper range, economically outclasses most common LPVOs  giving a bit more range.

 

 

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Vector Optics Veyron MPVO 2-8x32

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vector Optics Veyron x3-12 Compact Scope