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Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm is cheaper at $999.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm or Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85?

The Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm is the cheaper at $999.99. Get the Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 for the stronger spec sheet, the Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85
US price $999.99 $1999.99
BrandLeupoldZeiss
Released
Objective lens (mm) 85 85
Magnification range 20-60x 30-60x
Glass type HD HD
Viewing angle angled angled
Field of view ft1000yd 91.7 99
Close focus (ft) 22 10.8
Eye relief (mm) 19
Waterproof Yes Yes
Nitrogen purged Yes Yes
Length (in) 17.7 15.6
Weight (oz) 78.2 60

Sources — Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm: leupold.com (verified 2026-07-11). Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85: zeiss.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm and Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Magnification range: Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 20-60x vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 30-60x
  • Field of view ft1000yd: Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 91.7 vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 99
  • Close focus (ft): Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 22 vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 10.8
  • Length (in): Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 17.7 vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 15.6
  • Weight (oz): Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 78.2 vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 60

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