Have had both between my VarXIII and my Zeiss Conquest hands down the zeiss wins by far. I have not yet used any of the new Leupold Scopes they started in 2004 but I hope they perform more like the other highend maker products . My side note: when I purchase items I try to support my fellow Made in America workers (NOT NAFTA) sometimes it might cost alittle more but the workmanship usually shows. God Bless the USA