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Zeiss conquest isOK for it's price but it is the cheapest no-frills scope from Zeiss. I prefer Leupold VX-III in this price class. I have a Zeiss 6-24x56 diavari victory with illuminated mildot, fantastic scope but sadly expensive...
In the 400$ range the VX III's are about the worst you can get. (for 400$ area) Most of the other company's glass is better in this price range. Leupolds are all about 100$ more for a comparable scope.