I think the filtered would be the better choice if used in a game or whatever its for... I dunno, I really like both because it's just that good.
The filtered one reminds me of the old days (eh, not so old I guess) when I played Majora's Mask on my N64 and I used the c-stick to look around... when you look at a wall, you see, filtered! ... I don't really know why I said that now...
Anyway, the filtered looks good except I think the two gray dots on the stock are just a little too blurred. Buuut, it's fine. Like you said, better far away. ^_^