ZEISS 8×42 Conquest HDX Binoculars
Premium All‑Rounder. High Clarity. Rugged Build.
The ZEISS Conquest HDX 8×42 is engineered to offer outstanding optical performance, robust durability, and comfort in a full-size binocular format. Whether you're birding, hiking, spotting wildlife, or enjoying nature from dawn to dusk, this model delivers clear, bright visuals and reliable handling, even in challenging conditions.
🔍 Key Features
HD Concept Optics — High‑definition lens design with premium coatings, field‑flattening lens elements, and careful optical layout to deliver brilliant image clarity. Zeiss Sports Optics Shop+2Zeiss+2
≈ 90 % Light Transmission — For bright, vivid images, especially useful in low light / twilight. Zeiss+2varuste.net+2
LotuTec® Hydrophobic Coating + ZEISS T* Multi‑coat Lenses — Repels water, oil, dirt; enhances contrast and color fidelity. Zeiss+2ukdigital.co.uk+2
Durable, Weather‑Resistant Build — Magnesium alloy housing for strength yet lighter weight; full rubber armoring; nitrogen purged and waterproof to ~ 400 mbar to withstand wet, cold, or rough environments. Zeiss Sports Optics Shop+2varuste.net+2
Ergonomic Handling — Non-slip grip; smooth and precise large central focus wheel; adjustable eyecups; locking diopter for fine tuning. Easy tripod attachment. Zeiss Sports Optics Shop+2ukdigital.co.uk+2
🔧 Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 8× Zeiss+1 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 42 mm Zeiss+1 |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | ~ 5.3 mm Zeiss+1 |
| Twilight Factor | ~ 18.3 Zeiss+1 |
| Field of View @ 1000 m | ~ 128 m (≈ 384 ft @ 1000 yd) Zeiss+1 |
| Close Focus Distance | ~ 2.0 m (≈ 6.6 ft) Zeiss+1 |
| Diopter Adjustment Range | −4.0 to +4.0 dpt Zeiss+1 |
| Eye Relief / Exit Pupil Distance | ~ 16.5 mm Zeiss+1 |
| Interpupillary Distance (IPD) / Pupillary Distance | 54 – 74 mm Zeiss+1 |
| Prism System | Schmidt‑Pechan roof prisms Zeiss Sports Optics Shop+1 |
| Light Transmission & Coatings | T* multi‑coating, LotuTec Coating, high‑transmission HD optics ukdigital.co.uk+2Zeiss Sports Optics Shop+2 |
| Waterproof / Fog‑Proof | Yes, nitrogen filled, sealed to ~ 400 mbar Zeiss+1 |
| Operating Temperature Range | −20 °C to +63 °C (−4 °F to +145 °F) Zeiss+1 |
| Dimensions (Length) | ~ 150 mm (≈ 5.9 in) ukdigital.co.uk+1 |
| Width (at IPD ≈ 65 mm) | ~ 119 mm (≈ 4.7 in) Zeiss+1 |
| Weight | ~ 715 g (≈ 25.2 oz) Zeiss+1 |
✅ Why Choose the 8×42 Conquest HDX?
Excellent general‑purpose binocular: good for dawn/dusk, wildlife viewing, nature walks, and outdoor adventures.
Bright clear views with minimal chromatic aberration thanks to ED glass + T* coatings.
Built tough for real‑world conditions—rain, cold, rough handling.
Comfortable to use all day: eyecups, focusing, weight, and grip are all designed with handling in mind.
⚠️ Trade‑Offs & Considerations
Being a full‑size 8×42, it is heavier and bulkier than compacts; may require a harness or strap to carry comfortably on long treks.
Close focus at 2 m is good but not ultra‑tight; for macro or very close subjects (e.g. flowers, insects) other binoculars may be better.
Higher magnification models (10×) offer more reach but trade off hand‑holding steadiness; 8× is more forgiving.