Carl Zeiss Conquest Binocular (8x30)

by Carl Zeiss

Product Features

• Legendary Carl Zeiss Quality
• Fully-waterproof and nitrogen filled
• T* Multicoated for a bright view.
• Compact and light weight
• Fully armored for durability
• Cutting-edge ergonomics and well-balanced design for prolonged comfort
• Lightweight hunting binocular with 8x magnification and 30mm objective lens
• Measures 4.53 x 5.2 inches (W x H); weighs 17.46 ounces
• Rugged, nitrogen-filled housing eliminates fogging; water-resistant
• Zeiss T lens multicoating and P phase prism coating produce bright, sharp images

Product Description

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Combining the legendary optical performance of Carl Zeiss with a rugged, ergonomic design, the lightweight 8 x 30 Conquest binocular is perfect for handling the rigors of daytime observation and mountain treks. The Conquest binocular features a Zeiss T multicoating on the lenses and a P phase coating on the prisms, helping improve light transmission and produce bright, sharp images and enhanced twilight vision. At the same time, the Conquest's cutting-edge ergonomics and well-balanced design make it comfortable to use during prolonged periods. And all Conquest binoculars boast a rugged, nitrogen-filled housing that absorbs shock and resists fogging. Conquest binoculars are built to complement all hunting disciplines, from stalking to long-range glassing.

Specifications:

• Magnification: 8x
• Effective lens diameter: 30mm
• Exit pupil diameter: 3.75mm
• Twilight factor: 15.5
• Field of view: 360 feet @ 1,000 yards
• Close focus: 9.84 feet
• Diopter range: +/- 4.0 dpt
• Eye relief: 14.6mm
• Interpupillary distance: 54 to 74mm
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: 400 mbar
• Width: 4.53 inches
• Height: 5.2 inches
• Weight: 17.46 ounces

Product Description

Lightweight binoculars ideal for handling the rigors of daytime stalking and mountain hunting. 8x magnification for all-purpose use.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001H318IC
• Item model number: 523208-0000-000
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,469 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best value in a quality field binocular, December 27, 2005

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James Booth "heavydutywork" (The Dalles, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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I am a demanding user of binoculars. I want both optical perfection and the ruggedness to survive accidents sustained in the field, but without spending a fortune. I owned several decent binoculars, but they all fell victim to being dropped and knocked out of alignment. Even after being serviced, I would get headaches after looking through them for any length of time. Then I decided to get the Fujinon "Air drop" binoculars. I never broke them, but the optical performance was terrible. They are a porro prism design, but the spherical aberration and distorted focus in them was worse than many cheap roof prism binocs! I looked through the Steiner Safari 8X30's, and while the optics were flat and sharp across the field, they were not multicoated and had internal reflections that degraded contrast.

I did some research, and then bought the Zeiss Conquest 8X30's sight unseen from an Internet retailer based on the brand reputation and reviews I had read. I have owned them for over 6 months, and I am very pleased with them. They have been accidentally knocked off the kitchen table more than once without any effect on the optics. The view is very sharp, flat and contrasty. When you look close to the outer edges of the field of view it gets a little soft, but it is not very noticeable and is still excellent performance for a roof prism binocular in this price range. They are compact enough that I can comfortably take them with me anywhere, and are easy to hold without getting tired. Even though the objectives are only 30mm, the low light performance is good and I have enjoyed casual stargazing with them. They have been well worth the money for me.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zeiss Hunting Conquest Binoculars Power 8x30, February 13, 2009

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J. Block (USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought them for my wife to use birding and she is very satisfied with them. She looked at Nikon 8 x 42 Monarch first and decided the image with the Zeiss is brighter, sharper, and just likes them better. She was concerned about "light gathering ability" and the Zeiss were far superior to the Monarchs. Hopefully she does not have to test the waterproof feature.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy!, March 8, 2009

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Roger Tory (Schenevus, NY United States) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

We've owned a pair of Zeiss 7x42 binoculars for about 20 years. My wife wanted a lighter weight pair of glasses for birding. I looked for compact or semi-compact binoculars with sharp contrast, lower magnification and a good field of vision.

I researched various brands and types but found most had either too a small field of vision, too high magnification or both. I decided on the Zeiss 8x30 Conquest binoculars as the best of all worlds. We couldn't be happier. Top notch quality, excellent contrast, excellent light-gathering, good magnification and easy to use. We highly recommend them!