Zeiss or Leupold

[lefty15]

Which one would you guys buy? Which one would have clearer optics?

Leupold vx-111 4.5 x 14 x 50mm

or

Zeiss conquest 4.5 x 14 x 50mm

 

[winmagman]

When I had to make that choice 4 years ago I went with the Zeiss, still have no regrets.

That said not everybodys eyes are the same, I looked through the 6.5x20 VX3 and 6.5x20 Conquest side by side and the Zeiss was clearer to me by a noticable amount, others don't notice any difference, and still others prefer the Leupy.

Best thing you can do is look through both and let your eyes decide.

Chris

 

[11B2CV]

Have multiple of each (more Leupolds, MK4's, V3's), but the Conquests are defintely clearer and sharper IMO.

 

[NYLES]

Mine will soon be Zeiss 4.5-14x50 Buddy bought one and I like his so Im gonna get one. theopticzone.com $589

 

[lefty15]

Does anyone else have some advise for me??

 

[bailey1474]

I've had both. Was a Leupy man, went to Zeiss. Now I'm back to the Leupies!! I'd go w/the Leupy if it were me. Just personal preference. Can't really give you a good reason other than unsurpassed customer service and the 30mm tube.

 

[YOTES2CALL]

What are you gonna be using it for ? And at what ranges ?

 

[lefty15]

I am going to be using this scope for Moose, Elk, Whitetail & Mule deer. The ranges that I shoot at are 100-500yards. I hunt open country as well a forest.

 

[YOTES2CALL]

I am a professional guide here in Wyoming. I think either one will work good for you.. I would suggest to take them both out side by side in same conditions and see which one your eye likes.

I see a lot of guys going with Zeiss anymore. I would say 3-12 or 4-12 x 50 would be best choice. You don't want to big of power for timber hunting elk, whitetail and moose.

I have to many hunters show up with 8- whatever scopes and they don't work except in the open at greater distances.

I like the Zeiss conquest 4.5-15x50 myself. It has a greater MOA adjustment than leupold. IMHO.

Good luck

 

[bailey1474]

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I like the Zeiss conquest 4.5-15x50 myself. It has a greater MOA adjustment than leupold.

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Not if you go w/the LR 30mm tubed Leupy.

 

[YOTES2CALL]

True BB, but your stepping up the $$ too.