Marlowe, I too have a Zeiss 3x9 Conquest and the optics for the price are awesome. It is difficult to go back to anything less. Dollar for dollar I would go Zeiss over Leapold any day. Leapold is overpriced and have a excellent reputation but my vote goes to Zeiss. Was wondering about the new Conquest binoculars, if anyone has had experience with them. Thanks /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif