Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 vs GPO Passion HD 10x42
Quick take: The GPO Passion HD 10x42 costs $100 less; the GPO Passion HD 10x42 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 has a wider field of view (420 vs 345 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Zeiss Conquest HD 8x328.0°
84 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.1 school buses
GPO Passion HD 10x426.6°
69 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 | GPO Passion HD 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$900 | ~$800 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Birding |
| Magnification | 8x | 10x |
| Objective | 32mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.0mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 420 ft @ 1000 yds | 345 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 18mm | 17mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft | 5 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 19.4 oz | 24 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 4.4 in | 5.5 x 4.9 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
GPO Passion HD 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter