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Leica and Zeiss both have an admirable pedigree when it comes to the binoculars market. Both of these companies have been the top-selling manufacturer in the industry.
It is remarkably difficult to stand out of the crowd if the products are so alike, like the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x42, and the Leica Trinovid HD 8x42.
Both brands produce high-quality optics in Wetzlar, Germany – even though this model of Leica binoculars is made in Portugal.
With history stretching back, the first Leica Trinovid already came into the picture in the 60s, while the first Zeiss Conquest was produced in the 2000s.
Why is that? You guessed it – to compete for its customers.
Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 VS Zeiss Conquest HD 8x42
Both the Leica Trinovid HD 8x42, and the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x42 are suitable for hunting, and birdwatching.
If you are a hiker and are willing to spend more money on a good pair of binoculars, then these also work faultlessly.
You can also read our Ultimate 8x42 Binoculars Buying Guide here .
The price is one of the many fields where it is difficult to set Leica and Zeiss apart, as there is only €110 of difference.
Leica Trinovid HD costs €1,090.00 and the Zeiss Conquest HD costs €1,200.00.
Proportions of the two binoculars are almost identical, as both are small, lightweight, and compact.
Both come in black and have a magnesium internal housing, with a rubber exterior.
But since accidents do happen, both also have a 10-year warranty.
What is more, the two models are filled with nitrogen, so dropping your binoculars in water should not pose a problem either.
The dissimilarities are hardly noticeable, for example; Zeiss Conquest HD 8x42 has a 128 m / 1000 m field of view,
in contrast to Leica Trinovid HD's 124 mm / 1000 m field of view.
For those who wear glasses, Leica is easier to use, since it has a 17 mm eye relief,
in contrast to Zeiss' 16 mm eye relief.
Comparing the purpose of Leica Trinovid HD and the Zeiss Conquest HD binoculars would be like comparing the same product – impossible, as they are too similar to even have a favorite.
Leica Trinovid HD 8x42
build quality
accessories
eye relief (easier to use with glasses)
size
price
no traditional bag included
field of view
Zeiss Conquest HD 8x42
small mass
optical performance in the €1000 benchmark
binoculars made in Germany
eye relief (only 16 mm)
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