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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 $3750 $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 2026-10-20). 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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