Zeiss adds an 85mm Conquest Apia, a 24-60x spotting scope in angled (85A) and straight (85S) bodies, to the compact Apia line, at a $1,949.99 MSRP.
Why it matters
A larger objective and 60-power top end give the lightweight Apia platform more low-light detail, and new MOA and MRAD reticle eyepieces make it more useful for spotting shots.
What's new
The Conquest Apia line grows from a single 65mm angled scope to four models, adding 85mm angled and straight versions plus MOA and MRAD reticle eyepieces.
Full specs
| Magnification | 24-60x |
|---|---|
| Objective | 85 mm |
| Zoom factor | 2.5x |
| Bodies | 85A (angled), 85S (straight) |
| Light transmission | 86% (85A), 84% (85S) |
| Exit pupil | 3.5-1.4 mm |
| Eye relief | 19 mm |
| Focal length | 453 mm |
| Field of view | 120-69 ft at 1,000 yd (40-23 m at 1,000 m) |
| Close focus | 11.5 ft (3.5 m) |
| Glass | ED with aspherical lenses, FieldFlattener |
| Coatings | ZEISS T*, LotuTec |
| Water resistance | 200 mbar |
| Filter thread | M86 x 1.00 |
| Length | 333 mm (85A), 365 mm (85S) |
| Weight | 62.5 oz / 1,772 g (85A), 62.0 oz / 1,758 g (85S) |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +50 C |
| Tripod thread | 1/4-20 |
| Housing | magnesium and aluminum |
| Included | throw lever, Arca-Swiss plate |
| Warranty (USA) | limited lifetime |
| MSRP | $1,949.99 (85A and 85S) |
Specs from: ZEISS Conquest Apia 85 product page and technical data[1], Long Range Only (Oct 21, 2026, MSRP and timing)[2], The Firearm Blog (Oct 22, 2026)[3]. Checked Oct 23, 2026. Where sources disagree we use the maker's figure. Specs the maker has not published are left out.
Status history
Verification logLast status check: Oct 23, 2026
Long Range Only reports Zeiss says the 85A reaches retailers in early November 2026 and the 85S and the MOA/MRAD reticle eyepieces in late November; The Firearm Blog (Oct. 22) says the 85A is available now. SportOptics lists the 85A (528075-9901-000) and 85S (528074-9901-000) at $1,949.99 as available to backorder on 2026-10-23, and the MOA eyepiece at $399.99.
Who it's for: Western hunters and long-range shooters who glass from a tripod and want 60 power and more low-light detail without a full-size, heavy 85mm spotter.
Is it worth it?
The 85 gives the compact Apia line a bigger objective and a 60-power top end at $1,949.99, but the reticle eyepieces that make it a shot-spotting tool don't arrive until late November. See other new glass in our new hunting gear of 2026 guide.
Compare with
Similar new releases at a similar price, from our database:
| Product | Status | MSRP | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeiss Conquest Apia 85 Spotting Scope (this page) | Listed, no stock | $1,949.99 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Zeiss SFL 50 Binocular | Listed, no stock | $1,799 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Trijicon ACOG Compact 1.5x16S / 2x20 (new RTR options) | Shipping | $1,425–$1,502 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Trijicon Credo HX (2.5-10x56 / 2.5-15x42 / 2.5-15x56 / 4-16x50) | Shipping | $1,408 | Jan 20, 2026 |
