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ZEISS Conquest HD Binoculars Waterproof, Compact with LotuTec T HD Coated Glass for Optimal Clarity in All Weather Conditions for Bird Watching, Hunting, Sightseeing, Black

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Brand ZEISS
Age Range (Description) Adult
Special Feature Lightweight
Objective Lens Diameter 32
Magnification Maximum 8

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  • HD lens system for superb color rendition
  • T premium lens coatings for supreme brightness
  • LotuTec external lens coatings shed moisture and resist scratching
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ZEISS Conquest HD Binoculars
ZEISS Conquest HD 32
Conquest HD 8x32

ZEISS Conquest HD

8x

Magnification

10x

32mm

Effective lens dia.

32mm

4mm

Exit pupil diameter

3.2mm

16mm

Eye relief

16mm

420 ft @ 1,000 yds

Field of view

354 ft @ 1,000 yds

4.5 x 4.9-inches

Dimensions

4.5 x 4.9-inches

22.2 oz. / 629 g.

Weight

22.2 oz. / 629 g.

8x

Magnification

8x

32mm

Effective lens dia.

56mm

4mm

Exit pupil diameter

7mm

16mm

Eye relief

18mm

420 ft @ 1,000 yds

Field of view

375 ft @ 1,000 yds

4.5 x 4.9-inches

Dimensions

5.7 x 8.27-inches

22.2 oz. / 629 g.

Weight

44.6 oz. / 1264 g.

8x

Magnification

10x

32mm

Effective lens dia.

56mm

4mm

Exit pupil diameter

5.6mm

16mm

Eye relief

18mm

420 ft @ 1,000 yds

Field of view

345 ft @ 1,000 yds

4.5 x 4.9-inches

Dimensions

5.7 x 8.27-inches

22.2 oz. / 629 g.

Weight

45 oz. / 1276 g.

8x

Magnification

8x

32mm

Effective lens dia.

42mm

4mm

Exit pupil diameter

5.25mm

16mm

Eye relief

18mm

420 ft @ 1,000 yds

Field of view

384 ft @ 1,000 yds

4.5 x 4.9-inches

Dimensions

4.7 x 6.5-inches

22.2 oz. / 629 g.

Weight

28 oz. / 794 g.

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Product Description

The new CONQUEST HD 8x32 is a lightweight model that is ideal for stalking game during the day.

Its compact size makes it a convenient companion in difficult terrain.

The 8x magnification provides a good overview and shake-free images.

The near setting of just 1.5 meters allows you to experience crisp images and clear colors up close.

The CONQUEST HD 8x32 satisfies all ergonomic requirements: the focusing wheel is so conveniently placed that it can always be quickly and easily used.

Technical data:

  • Magnification: 8 x
  • Effective Lens Diameter: 32 mm
  • Exit Pupil Diameter: 4 mm
  • Twilight Factors: 16
  • Field of View at 1000m: 140 m
  • Apparent Field of View: 64 °
  • Close Focus: 1.5 m
  • Diopter Adjustment Range: +4 | -4 dpt
  • Pupil Distance: 54 - 74 mm
  • Eye Relief: 16 mm
  • Lens Type: HD-Type

Uncompromising design, ergonomics and optics at an unbelievably attractive price.

Never has so much performance been available in this price class until now with the ZEISS CONQUEST HD binoculars.

The perfect all-rounders “Made in Germany” unite the company’s legendary quality with the latest technology.

The ZEISS CONQUEST products are your doorway to the premium class of ZEISS.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
165 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the clarity, quality and brightness of the binoculars. For example, they mention that it gives crystal clear images, it's the best for the money and that it'll gather the light well. That said, opinions are mixed on the weight and comfort.

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39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the binoculars. They mention that it gathers the light well, giving crystal clear images with sharpness. They also appreciate the fantastic viewing, even in low light, with good field of view. Customers also mention that the bins have great optics and are easy to view with or without glasses.

"...These are incredible. Optics are interesting. You have to pay $1000 for a slight improvement over a $100 pair of binoculars...." Read more

"...I believe I got it with these. The optics are great. The binoculars feel good to hold and look through. I definitely recommend them...." Read more

"...The Leica Trinovid 8x32 had beautiful saturated colors, but the FOV was narrower than any of the other binoculars and the eye cups were not long..." Read more

"...Conclusion: The Zeiss Conquest HD has great optics. The ergonomics are not as nice as the Vortex Razor, but I liked the sensitive focus knob." Read more

35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the binoculars. They mention that it has enough great features and is a very good product. They appreciate the awesome workmanship and the clear, bright, and sharp images.

"...These are incredible. Optics are interesting. You have to pay $1000 for a slight improvement over a $100 pair of binoculars...." Read more

"These are great binoculars! I've never been a big binocular user, so I did a lot of research before I bought these...." Read more

"...work good, the rain guard fits well and works good, the case is one of the best and the strap is great...." Read more

"Blown away by the brightness and overall built and quality. Love them, great for Birding." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the binoculars. They mention that they really gather the light well, giving crystal clear images. They also appreciate the excellent light range and sharp clearness. Some customers are also impressed with the overall built and quality.

"...a brilliant and detailed view with accurate colors and great low light visibility...." Read more

"...The awesome optics combined with the best smoothest fastest focuser that you can use with one finger and the ergonomics and compact shape helped me..." Read more

"Blown away by the brightness and overall built and quality. Love them, great for Birding." Read more

"...A crystalline quality to the brightness, indicative of top optics, that bely the price at which Zeiss sells them...." Read more

16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

Customers like the value of the binocular. They say it's the best for the money, heavy, but worth it.

"...and I think the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 is still the best for the money!..." Read more

"...I have to say that the Nikon Monarchs are really good bang for the buck...." Read more

"...Everything I was looking for in a pair of binoculars. The price tag was hefty...." Read more

"...I think that most binoculars at this price range are high quality, but Ziess really stands out as excellent." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the binoculars. They mention that it has superb sharpness, quick focus, and a very crisp, clear image from edge to edge.

"...back to the Zeiss it would WOW me with its big bright FOV and extremely sharp, clear on-axis view...." Read more

"These binoculars checked every box for me. They have a very crisp, clear image from edge to edge. excellent light gathering...." Read more

"Fantastic viewing, sharp and bright. Heavy, but worth it." Read more

"...Great clarity, brightness and sharpness...." Read more

8 customers mention6 positive2 negative

Customers like the focus of the binocular. They mention that it has a sensitive focus knob that is easy to adjust with just one finger. They appreciate the superb sharpness and quick focus.

"...This makes it so that one-handed use and focusing is easier to do. The Vortex honestly felt really good in my hands. It has great ergonomics...." Read more

"...Workmanship awesome. Easy, responsive adjustments, not too tight, not too loose. Easy viewing with or without glasses...." Read more

"...The focus knob was so sensitive it was difficult to quickly focus. That's not the case on my mother's high end Zeiss...." Read more

"...Easy to focus, fits well in hands, great eye relief(I wear glasses)...." Read more

14 customers mention9 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the binocular. Some mention it's light weight, while others say it'll be heavy for a 42 mm at 31 oz.

"...The Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 is fairly light at 22 oz. and it is pretty small and compact in your hands, and the armour feels very comfy and warm...." Read more

"...They are powerful, light-weight, and compact. Everything I was looking for in a pair of binoculars. The price tag was hefty...." Read more

"Fantastic viewing, sharp and bright. Heavy, but worth it." Read more

"Good quality, quite compact a little bit heavy, HD and bright vision." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the binoculars. Some mention that it feels great in their hands with a rubbery non-slippery feeling. They say it has great ergonomics and is a joy to use and hold. However, others say that the bins have terrible ergonomics with its square shape and almost makes them uncomfortable and slow to use.

"...I believe I got it with these. The optics are great. The binoculars feel good to hold and look through. I definitely recommend them...." Read more

"Feels great in hands (rubbery non-slippery feeling) and is built very solid. I had Terra 10x42 before, which was good optically as well...." Read more

"...The Fujinon HC 8x42 has terrible ergonomics with its square shape and almost all metal eye cups which are cold against your face on a cold day...." Read more

"...Unbelievably clear and easy to use, I love the grip of the rubber coating on cold mornings...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

BikerPete
5.0 out of 5 stars Optics are incredible!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
Size: 10x42Verified Purchase
These replace a pair of Zeiss Terra HD's that were stolen from my car. These are incredible. Optics are interesting. You have to pay $1000 for a slight improvement over a $100 pair of binoculars. So...only buy these if you are a demanding consumer. These
provide a brilliant and detailed view with accurate colors and great low light visibility. If you are not a demanding stickler for the very best quality, do not buy these. Spend three hundred bucks and be happy. But if you want the finest out there under $2000, then buy these Conquest binoculars. And if you want even better, consider a pair of Zeiss Victory's at $2,500. Just remember that you get very incremental quality improvement for that extra $1,500. That's the whole thing about optics. It costs a ton more for a small improvement.
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Patrick Derieg
5.0 out of 5 stars I am amazed by the brightness!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
Size: 10x42Verified Purchase
These are great binoculars! I've never been a big binocular user, so I did a lot of research before I bought these. I wanted something I could spot wildlife with that had a good brightness rating for using them in the twilight. I didn't want to pay $3000 for a pair of hobby binoculars, but I wanted the best quality for what I was willing to pay. I believe I got it with these. The optics are great. The binoculars feel good to hold and look through. I definitely recommend them.
One note - don't buy the Zeiss carrying case separately.($45) The binoculars come with that case already in the package.
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Dennis W. Mau
5.0 out of 5 stars I think the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 is still the best for the money!
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021
Size: 8x32Verified Purchase
I tried a slug of $1K roof-prism binoculars simultaneously, and I think the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 is still the best for the money! I have been in the market for a good mid-range roof at about the $1K mark in either 8x32 or 8x42, so I ordered a bunch of them and compared them all together. To cut to the chase, I liked the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 the best overall. When I would compare them side by side, I would consistently be struck with the almost ungodly on-axis sharpness of the Zeiss and the overall brightness. The awesome optics combined with the best smoothest fastest focuser that you can use with one finger and the ergonomics and compact shape helped me make my decision to keep the Zeiss over all the other excellent binoculars. The Leica Trinovid 8x32 had beautiful saturated colors, but the FOV was narrower than any of the other binoculars and the eye cups were not long enough for the eye relief with my shallow eye sockets. The Vortex Viper HD 8x42 deserves "Honorable Mention" because it was the best binocular at its price point of $500, but it wasn't quite as sharp or as bright as the Zeiss and the focuser wasn't as smooth. The Vortex Viper HD 8x42 is a better binocular than the newer Nikon M7 8x42 or the Fujinon HC 8x42. If you can only spend $500, and you want a roof binocular, I would highly recommend it. The Fujinon HC 8x42 has terrible ergonomics with its square shape and almost all metal eye cups which are cold against your face on a cold day. The Meopta Meostar and Nikon MHG were middle of the pack. Good, but not as sharp as the Zeiss, especially on-axis. Of all the other binoculars I tried the Maven B1.2 8x42 was probably the closest optically to the Zeiss, but it wasn't quite as sharp on-axis, and it was heavy even for a 42 mm at 31 oz. and the focuser was tighter and not as smooth. Every time I went back to the Zeiss it would WOW me with its big bright FOV and extremely sharp, clear on-axis view. The Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 is fairly light at 22 oz. and it is pretty small and compact in your hands, and the armour feels very comfy and warm. The eye cups are still stiff when you extend them, but if you leave them in one position it is not a problem. The objective covers work good, the rain guard fits well and works good, the case is one of the best and the strap is great. The Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 looks tough, and it is. The build quality is excellent. It is an exceptional birding tool for $1K. I have had the Zeiss FL 8x32 and the Zeiss SF 8x32 and I don't feel they are worth twice the price of the Conquest HD for maybe 5% more performance. For $1K, the Zeiss Conquest HD IMO can't be beat. Here is a list of the binoculars I tried. I also have the Nikon E2 8x30 porro-prism and I think it is one of the best porro's you can buy, but that is another story!

Kowa Genesis Prominar 8x33
Leica Trinovid HD 8x32
Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32
Vortex Viper HD 8x42
Nikon M7 8x42
Fujinon HC 8x42
Maven B1.2 8x42
Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 8x32
Nikon Monarch HG 8x42
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Julio A.
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome clarity
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
Size: 10x42Verified Purchase
Best set of binocular I own, the eye cup are horrible.
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Lukas Van Schalkwyk
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic optics
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
Size: 10x42Verified Purchase
Blown away by the brightness and overall built and quality. Love them, great for Birding.
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Howard R. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice glass, sensitive focus knob.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2016
Size: 10x42Verified Purchase
When I bought these, I was comparing two models: The Vortex Razor HD 10x42 and these. I bought the Zeiss over the others for two reasons. First, the optical quality. In my opinion the Zeiss was clearly superior to the Vortex Razor. I only had to have them up to my eyes for a few seconds to know that I liked the Zeiss glass better.

The second reason is not as obvious and might help others choose. The Zeiss focus knob is very sensitive. It will take some getting used to. At the same time, the sensitive focus knob is very easy to adjust with just one finger. This makes it so that one-handed use and focusing is easier to do. The Vortex honestly felt really good in my hands. It has great ergonomics. However, with the Vortex I felt like I couldn't focus as easy unless I had two hands on them. I did a lot of one handed focusing on my last hunting trip and I thought that the Zeiss would be better at that.

Conclusion: The Zeiss Conquest HD has great optics. The ergonomics are not as nice as the Vortex Razor, but I liked the sensitive focus knob.
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R. Volf
5.0 out of 5 stars nice solid optical package at high quality
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014
Size: 10x42Verified Purchase
Feels great in hands (rubbery non-slippery feeling) and is built very solid. I had Terra 10x42 before, which was good optically as well. However the Terra (made in China) had issues with the eye cups, so i returned it and decided to try the higher priced Conquest 10x42 (made in Germany). Some people complain about the lense covers falling off, but it hasnt been the case with my Conquest. My lense covers sit tight and there is a string on each side, which helps to support the whole concept.

So far, i havent found any issues with the binoculars and everything works as promised.
Since the 1st moment I touched the binos, the Conquest is about QUALITY..you smell quality at every angle by looking at it.

Optically, the picture is very sharp. The LotuTec protective layer is supposed to provide enhanced protection to the lenses, which is a nice feature and just adds to the overall ruggedness.

As I dont buy expensive optics every day, i believe this Zeiss Conquest 10x42 offers enough great features and enough quality to stay with me for the next few decades, so that i dont get tempted to spend more money on other binoculars..:-)
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent instrument, worth to get it
Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2022
Size: 10x42Verified Purchase
This HD Binocular is worth to get it as we get bright image at shade area , focus is easy and fast, catch the wide life clearly
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Yaduvendra Mathur
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing built quality and great value for your money well spent on a world class binoculars
Reviewed in India on November 20, 2022
Size: 8x32Verified Purchase
Comes in a great carry case, and one has to buy a holsters style shoulder strap for long time use especially on a safari or when both hands are occupied and you want to sling the binoculars across your chest
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Ryan Liu
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent optics, will bring it out every time I am hiking
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2016
Size: 8x32Verified Purchase
I bought this as an upgrade for my 10 year old 7x30 bino. It isn't a fair comparison because my old bino only took me 500 Chinese Yuan (roughly $100 CAD today). But that is the only bino I had. Well, I had tried a 8x42 bino ($200 CAD) years ago but my memory already faded. When I got this
Conquest HD 8x32 it was still winter. The first day I took it out on a trail I was a bit disappointed because the color fringing seemed to be quite visible. I would say as bad as my old bino. Somehow I thought it's because the weather caused the extra high contrast (white snow + white sky VS
black/grey tree). Then I noticed there's dust inside of the binocular. The seller was contacted and they re-send me a new one once received my return. I don't have to pay for the shipment. Thumbs up!

The new bino has a greater serial number so I assume it is manufactured later than the original one. When I brought this out, there seemed to be less chromatic abberation. The image quality is very good. Now I understand what it meant by "objects pop out" in the reviews I read. Resolution is very high, it definitely deserve "HD" on its body. If I am comparing it with my old 7x30, it's like comparing 720p to 480p, especially at night. During the day, even the birds behind the woods can stand out from the image.

Pros:
- High image resolution
- Excellent contrast
- Wide field of view. This makes is very easy to search objects.
- Very smooth focusing knob, it takes only slightly more than one full turn from closet to infinity. This makes tracking objects (birding) much easier than my old bino, which takes 2+ turns.
- Neck strap is very comfortable.
Cons:
- When turning Eyecups, after the first click, the one on the diopter side would separated from the inner sleeve (the part that screws onto the binocular). Workaround is to turn it reversely so it screws tightly.
- Lens caps and eye caps feel cheap. Even my old binocular's caps feel much better and easier to use. Fortunately this doesn't really impact the daily usage.

Overall:
Image quality is very good. I took quite some nice pictures of birds using my cell phone through this bino, although the picture quality never come close the the actual view through the binoculars.
Rolling globe effect is still there but it doesn't bother me. Chromatic abberation is almost unnoticeable in most cases.
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Ryan Liu
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent optics, will bring it out every time I am hiking
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2016
I bought this as an upgrade for my 10 year old 7x30 bino. It isn't a fair comparison because my old bino only took me 500 Chinese Yuan (roughly $100 CAD today). But that is the only bino I had. Well, I had tried a 8x42 bino ($200 CAD) years ago but my memory already faded. When I got this
Conquest HD 8x32 it was still winter. The first day I took it out on a trail I was a bit disappointed because the color fringing seemed to be quite visible. I would say as bad as my old bino. Somehow I thought it's because the weather caused the extra high contrast (white snow + white sky VS
black/grey tree). Then I noticed there's dust inside of the binocular. The seller was contacted and they re-send me a new one once received my return. I don't have to pay for the shipment. Thumbs up!

The new bino has a greater serial number so I assume it is manufactured later than the original one. When I brought this out, there seemed to be less chromatic abberation. The image quality is very good. Now I understand what it meant by "objects pop out" in the reviews I read. Resolution is very high, it definitely deserve "HD" on its body. If I am comparing it with my old 7x30, it's like comparing 720p to 480p, especially at night. During the day, even the birds behind the woods can stand out from the image.

Pros:
- High image resolution
- Excellent contrast
- Wide field of view. This makes is very easy to search objects.
- Very smooth focusing knob, it takes only slightly more than one full turn from closet to infinity. This makes tracking objects (birding) much easier than my old bino, which takes 2+ turns.
- Neck strap is very comfortable.
Cons:
- When turning Eyecups, after the first click, the one on the diopter side would separated from the inner sleeve (the part that screws onto the binocular). Workaround is to turn it reversely so it screws tightly.
- Lens caps and eye caps feel cheap. Even my old binocular's caps feel much better and easier to use. Fortunately this doesn't really impact the daily usage.

Overall:
Image quality is very good. I took quite some nice pictures of birds using my cell phone through this bino, although the picture quality never come close the the actual view through the binoculars.
Rolling globe effect is still there but it doesn't bother me. Chromatic abberation is almost unnoticeable in most cases.
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Levente Kalotai
5.0 out of 5 stars German quality
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2020
Size: 8x32Verified Purchase
I am not an expert in binoculars, but I only heard good things about the company Zeiss. They might not have the same warranty on their product as Vortex or others, but there is a torture video on the internet about the Conquest HD, and I do not think any of those will ever happen to my glasses :).
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Laura Passenger
5.0 out of 5 stars Great binoculars
Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2019
Size: 10x42Verified Purchase
I bought these as a gift for mu husband, who is very happy with them. The quality of these binoculars is well documented after rigorous testing. He's also happy with the size, look anf feel. And the delivery was on time, as expected. Highly recommended.
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