First Focal Plane v. Second Focal Plane

It is amazing how much you can understand when someone has the ability explain so well....this video is priceless!

That is by FAR the best explanation of the differences between 1st and 2nd focal planes. Thank you so much for the time that you spent to do this for us. Much appreciated! 👍

I've always been an iron sights guy, but my aging eyes have forced me into the optics world and I would always get flustered trying to figure this out between these two types of scopes. This has been the BEST explanation I've seen by far, I now know which one I want. Thank you.

Having the image of the scope zoom in and out helped my brain as you explained it. Whoever had the idea to keep the image up constantly understands the human brain.

This is finally an explanation that isn’t too complicated to understand. Many years in the shooting community and never fully understood the difference until now. Still don’t know ALL of the differences and pros/cons but this definitely cleared most of the confusion up. Thanks.

Thank you very much for presenting this subject in a clear manner. You were neutral on each reticle type, and did not talk down to your viewers. Not once did you say; “ This is what I use, you will really like it.” You did well in presenting the advantages and disadvantages, as well as the best applications for each scope type.

Best explanation I’ve ever heard on this topic!!!

Thank you for providing this! Well worth it and I appreciate you taking the time to explain to those of us who aren't as familiar with ffp vs sfp.

Nicely done. Best explanation I've heard in simple terms with great graphics. Presented well, too!

Very helpful, everything I needed to know about FFP and SFP scopes to help me with my decision, and all in the one easy to watch and listen vid. The animation was VERY helpful.

That is probably the best explanation of first and second focal planes I've ever heard.

You did a great job explaining the differences between the two. Thank you.

Thank you for this. Now I know why my BDC never worked right. Had no clue it had to be highest power. Very good video, I learned a lot.

I stay away from the FFP scopes for exactly the reason you stated about the reticle being too small on low power. As far as the hold over on an SFP, I just go to the range to figure out which hash marks work at what ranges, and at what power. IMO you really only need 2 powers to figure out. Full Power is easy..it's already there, so I would concentrate on the lowest power, and somewhere in the middle. Great vid.

I have watched several videos discussing the differences between FFP & SFP. This is by far the most comprehensive and informative I have seen. Thank you for this video.

Really good explanation...even I, with my simple pea brain, understood it! Kudos to you Vortex! Keep up the good work and good luck in 21!

This is in my opinion the very best video explaining the difference between SFP and FFP. I always show my friends this video so they can get an understanding. And this time I'm here because I want a SFP for hunting. Max range I'd take a shot is 600 yards and that's the absolute Max I could if I wanted. My last year's hunt was just as you said, not ideal with a FFP. I learned a ton from that season and now I want a 4-16x50 SFP with an illuminated reticle. I think this is the best setup for hunting. You really only need to shoot up to 300 yards or less and the center of the reticle is perfect to handle that. 4 power zoom for up close shots and 16 for 300+. 50mm objective lens is an excellent size for night time shooting and with an illuminated reticle on a low setting is just the perfect setup. Now if only Vortex made this 🤔

What a great instructor. Good Job, Vortex.

Thank you for the clarity and non-bias review.

Great video, best explanation on the differences between FFP and SFP I've seen. I was a great shooter until age started taking away my vision. Glad scopes can compensate for poor eye sight and allow me to continue enjoying long range shooting.