WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (April 8, 2026) — Through 180 years of optical expertise, ZEISS continues to push innovation to enhance the outdoor experience. That legacy is carried forward with the launch of the Conquest Apia 20-50×65 Compact Angled Spotting Scope, the iconic brand’s most compact, high-performance spotter.
Designed to minimize bulk without sacrificing image quality, the Conquest Apia 65 strikes a precise balance between portability and optical quality, weighing just 47.6 oz and measuring 11.7 inches in length. Its 65 millimeter objective lens delivers 87% light transmission across the 20–50x zoom range. The ED glass and aspheric lenses assist in ensuring brilliant, true-to-life imagery from the moment you acquire a target. A field of view ranging from 144 to 81 feet at 1,000 yards, combined with a subjective field of view of 54 degrees to 71 degrees, gives the observer commanding situational awareness at any magnification. The 17 millimeter exit pupil distance and long eye relief ensure comfortable, fatigue-free glassing over extended sessions, even for eyeglass wearers. A close focusing distance of just 11.5 feet rounds out this spotting scope built for the most unpredictable conditions in the field.
“With years of experience creating the best-in-class optical excellence, we approached the compact spotter category with the same dedication to functionality, quality, and overall precision,” said Kyle Brown, Director of Marketing and Product at ZEISS. “The result is a spotter built to go with you on every backcountry pursuit and outdoor adventure, delivering clarity, minimal weight, and the versatility today’s mobile hunter demands. This is a spotting scope hunters and shooters will actually want to take with them. It’s truly backpack ready.”
ZEISS Conquest Apia 20-50×65 Compact Angled Spotting Scope Features
- Light transmission: 87%
- Magnification: 20–50x
- Zoom ratio: 2.5x
- Lens diameter: 65 millimeters
- Field of view: 144–81 feet / 1,000 yds
- Exit pupil: 3.2 millimeters at 20x / 1.2 millimeters at 50x
- Exit pupil distance: 17 millimeters
- Subjective field of view: 54 degrees–71 degrees
- Close focusing distance: 11.5 feet
- Length: 11.7 inches
- Weight: 47.6 ounces
- USA Retail price: $1,499.99
Versatility across the complete ZEISS accessory and product lineup was a foundational consideration in the design of the Conquest Apia 65. A removable eyepiece, integrated retractable sunshade, and built-in Arca-Swiss mount for direct tripod attachment ensure seamless adaptability in the field. For those looking to extend capability further, a stay-on soft case ($149.99) protects the spotter between sessions and the Conquest Apia 65 comes compatible with ZEISS’ Pro-Series Tripod Kits to keep pace with the demands of serious optics users.
To learn more about the Conquest Apia 65 and ZEISS’ complete lineup of premium optics and accessories, visit www.zeiss.com.
About ZEISS
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. With over 43,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in almost 50 countries with around 30 production sites, 60 sales and service companies and 27 research and development facilities. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.
Further information about ZEISS at About us – Pioneer of science in optics | ZEISS Group
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