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Kowa TSN-99A Prominar vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 is cheaper at $1999.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Kowa TSN-99A Prominar or Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 is the cheaper at $1999.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Kowa TSN-99A Prominar Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85
US price $4499 $1999.99
BrandKowaZeiss
Released
Objective lens (mm) 99 85
Magnification range 30-70x 30-60x
Glass type fluorite HD
Viewing angle angled angled
Field of view ft1000yd 105 99
Close focus (ft) 10.8
Eye relief (mm) 17
Waterproof Yes Yes
Nitrogen purged Yes Yes
Length (in) 15.6
Weight (oz) 60

Sources — Kowa TSN-99A Prominar: kowaoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11). Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85: zeiss.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Kowa TSN-99A Prominar and Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Objective lens (mm): Kowa TSN-99A Prominar 99 vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 85
  • Magnification range: Kowa TSN-99A Prominar 30-70x vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 30-60x
  • Glass type: Kowa TSN-99A Prominar fluorite vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 HD
  • Field of view ft1000yd: Kowa TSN-99A Prominar 105 vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 99

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