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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

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

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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