ZEISS Conquest Apia: new 85 mm spotters and reticle eyepieces announced
ZEISS is expanding the Conquest Apia family with the straight-view 65S and the 85 mm 85A and 85S. The manufacturer's announcement on Shooting Wire dated 16 October 2026 also lists new MOA and MRAD reticle eyepieces, an interesting addition for long-range observers.
ZEISS is expanding the Conquest Apia family with the straight-view 65S and the 85 mm 85A and 85S. The manufacturer's announcement on Shooting Wire dated 16 October 2026 also lists new MOA and MRAD reticle eyepieces, an interesting addition for long-range observers.
The 85 mm models offer 24–60x magnification. ZEISS specifies 1,772 g and 333 mm length for the angled 85A; the straight 85S weighs 1,758 g and measures 365 mm. Features include HD optics, large controls and an Arca-Swiss-compatible tripod plate. The photograph shows the 85A.
The US release schedules the 65S and 85A for early November, and the 85S and reticle eyepieces for late November. These regional dates do not confirm German deliveries. ZEISS also lists the new family on its German website. We have not conducted an optical test.