Twice now I have found myself financially able to choose between Zeiss Conquest and the comparable Leupold. Both times a side-by-side comparison favored the Zeiss, and that is what I purchased. The Leupold optics are excellent but Zeiss' are just plain better in the same price range.

Both companies ofer a superior lifetime warranty, and I doubt anyone who ever bought a Vari X III or better Leupold was anythoing other than delighted with their purchase, but the lower end Leupolds (Rifleman, VX I & VX II) are really not that impressive for the money you have to pay for them.

Just my 2 cents worth.