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Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32mm ReviewNew 32mm Zeiss Conquest Binocularsby Michael and Diane Porter Ideal Travel Binoculars
The Conquests are an ideal travel size. When you're traveling in a foreign country, you want your binoculars quickly available but not necessarily always on display. At just 4.9 inches long, a 32mm Conquest can be slipped into a cargo pocket or concealed beneath a jacket. And the 22.2-ounce weight is not burdensome to carry. Very nice. The Zeiss Conquest HDs is manufactured in Germany, giving birders the opportunity to enjoy European-made, Zeiss binoculars at an affordable price. Excellent optical quality The Conquest HDs have excellent optical quality, as you would expect in a $1000 binocular, and as we count on from Zeiss. They are bright, sharp, and quite free from chromatic aberration. We found no binoculars in its price range with better optics. Wide field of view One of the things that makes this binocular stand out is its wide field of view. The 8x32 model has a remarkable 420-feet field of view at 1000 yards, and the 10x32 a 354-feet field of view. This broad field of view creates an immersive experience. You feel as if if you are right there in the scene. Good close up focus
Or if you're watching humminbirds at feeders, the Zeiss Conquest's almost-arm-length close focus lets you experience astounding plumage details. Smooth focus knob The Zeiss Conquest has one of the smoothest focus knob we have found on any binocular. It turns with the same degree of resistance at all parts of the action. There is no slack. You can make tiny, fine adjustments in focusing. A real pleasure. Eye relief Zeiss Conquest's 16 mm. of eye relief makes the binocular easy to use by glasses wearers. There is an issue for people who do not wear glasses. This is an unusual problem. Zeiss engineered their eyecups a little too short for some non glasses wearers. As a result, with the supplied eyecups, some users need to hold the binoculars slightly away from their eyes. The fix To remedy the problem, Zeiss provides alternative, longer eyecups, which are available on request. It is easy to unscrew the original eyecups and replace them with the longer ones. If you get your Zeiss Conquest from Birdwatching Dot Com, we have the alternate eyecups on hand and will be happy to send them to you at no additional cost with your purchase. Specifications
Price You can check on current prices for all the Zeiss Conquests here. The Conquest HDs are available in four models:
Warranty All of the Zeiss Conquest HD binoculars carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects. In addition, Zeiss includes a non-transferable 5-year no-fault policy that covers accidental damage. Birdwatching Dot ComPlease call us toll free 800-779-7256 for advice on choosing binoculars or other birding products. Copyright 2017-2024 Michael and Diane Porter and Birdwatching Dot Com |
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Although this review focused on the 32mm, the Zeiss Conquest HDs also come in 42mm models.