One guy said Swarovski alwayscome in second to Zeiss. I am not sure what his source of information is?? I have not seen these comparisons.I will admit that Zeiss makes a good product. I have3 Zeiss scopes. But the only Zeiss that compares to the Swarovski is the West German 3X9 in their one inch scope(with the features the author listed). And that scope is over $1,000(last time I checked). The Conquest does not compare quality wise to the A-Line.
Is it me you're refering to as "one guy"?
Here in sweden or the rest of europe Zeiss is considered as the number one scope. If you had tried a diavari victory or varipoint you would not dissagre. I've got one diavari victory ill. 6-24x56 and one varipoint 1,1-4x24 also ill. The swarovski simply can't compete with zeiss victory in lo or no light conditions. But swarro's would be my second choice- good scopes. kahles can't compete with either zeiss or swarovski, thats a fact!
AndI do agree with you, zeiss conquest is not even close to a german made diavari victory.