Zeiss Conquest Apia 20-50x65 Spotting Scope Tested and Reviewed

[Matt Cashell]

Zeiss Hunting and Nature released a new compact 65mm spotting scope aimed at hunters. With a price point of under $1500, this little spotter offers a lot of features.

Read the full review and comment here with your thoughts and any questions you may have.

Zeiss Conquest Apia 20-50x65 Spotting Scope Review

 

[Ram94]

Hey Matt, could you post a link to the review? Thanks!

 

[Justin Crossley]

Hey Matt, could you post a link to the review? Thanks!

It just went live. Link is above.

 

[SteepNdeep]

I got to mess around with one of these at the hunt expo in SLC. Very impressive build, image and well priced! Zeiss is going to kill it with these..

 

[robby denning]

Just the little bit I got to fiddle around with it before I sent it to Matt, I was impressed. The glassing “power” to weight to size to price ratios are very good.

Glad you stacked it against the Maven, Matt. Super helpful

& Good on Zeiss

 

[Sundodger]

I don't see an option for straight, will it be only offered as an angled configuration?

 

[Matt Cashell]

I don't see an option for straight, will it be only offered as an angled configuration?

Angled is the only current option at introduction. This question came up during the Cross Bell Ranch event, and Zeiss only replied to stay tuned.

As I mentioned in the article, the fact that the eyepiece is removable strongly implies the line has room to grow both in available bodies and eyepieces.

So ... stay tuned.

 

[Oman]

Great review, have been really interested in getting one of these.

 

[JimIsland]

I hold the Zeiss brand in high regard and as a premium line. Even the Conquest line made in Japan is really good stuff. I'm surprised that Zeiss is sourcing this spotting scope out to China.

Very good review by the way.