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Swarovski ATX 85 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 Swarovski ATX 85 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 Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 is the cheaper at $1999.99. The Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Swarovski ATX 85 Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85
US price $5098 $1999.99
BrandSwarovski OptikZeiss
Released——
Objective lens (mm) 85 85
Magnification range 25-60x 30-60x
Glass type — HD
Viewing angle angled angled
Field of view ft1000yd 124 99
Close focus (ft) 11.8 10.8
Eye relief (mm) 20 —
Waterproof Yes Yes
Nitrogen purged Yes Yes
Length (in) 14.6 15.6
Weight (oz) 67.4 60

Sources — Swarovski ATX 85: swarovskioptik.com (verified 2026-07-11). Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85: zeiss.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Swarovski ATX 85 and Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85?

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

  • Magnification range: Swarovski ATX 85 25-60x vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 30-60x
  • Field of view ft1000yd: Swarovski ATX 85 124 vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 99
  • Close focus (ft): Swarovski ATX 85 11.8 vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 10.8
  • Length (in): Swarovski ATX 85 14.6 vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 15.6
  • Weight (oz): Swarovski ATX 85 67.4 vs Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 60

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