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

ZEISS>>>>ZEISS>>>ZEISSSSSSS

Based on the price, go with the Zeiss.

Based on optics, go with the Zeiss.

Bottomline, go with the Zeiss.....

I have a Zeiss 3X9 on my Ruger 77 UL and use 8X30 Zeiss binoculars. I have a Leopold on my Ithica slug gun and the Zeiss is far better and it is 10 yrs old.