Optics, CVS, or binocs?

Draschel: CVS is only for extremely competitive, high-base view range, late tier, highly trained crew builds. Like for example, a dedicated spotter that has pisspoor offensive capability, which spotting is its main thing. Such as Elc Even 90. T100LT used in competition, is another good example. Even Type 64, with a powerful enough crew can attempt to use it, in order to counter other Type 64.  In most other respects, coated optics are the superior choice. For getting your tanks healthily above 445m VR. CVS can be extremely situational, and won't benefit your tanks with actual VR like optics would. Binocs can definitely be used with low tier grinding and passing through the tech trees. It provides a substantial boost over something like optics, if you can afford to be more passive. In addition, it really works well with bushy-type tank destroyers, like Swedish line or M56 scorpion, jag panther, Etc.