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Spotting Scope: Observe and identify game safely at long range

With a spotting scope you can judge game calmly, even at long range. Discover Zeiss spotting scopes, eyepieces and accessories for the field and nature.

Spotting Scope: Judge game calmly at distance

When binoculars reach their limits, a spotting scope brings the action close. In the mountains, on large fields or across wide woodland clearings, you can identify game from a safe distance without disturbing it. Here you will find spotting scopes from Zeiss such as the Conquest Gavia 85, Conquest Apia 65 and Dialyt, plus eyepieces, cases and photo adapters for your observations.

Which spotting scope suits you?

The Conquest Gavia 85 with 30 to 60x magnification and a large objective delivers bright images even in poor light and suits a fixed observation spot. Lighter and more compact is the Conquest Apia 65 with an angled eyepiece, which you can easily carry in your rucksack. The Zeiss Dialyt 18-45x65 is waterproof and fog-proof, so it is ready to use in the rain as well. For the Victory Harpia there is a matching zoom eyepiece.

Protection and digiscoping

A spotting scope will be with you for many years, so good protection pays off. Stay-on cases remain on the scope while you observe and protect it from rain and knocks, while carry cases keep it safe in transit. With a photo lens adapter you attach your camera directly to the scope and capture trophies, game movements or birds.

Frequently asked questions

Do I really need a tripod for a spotting scope?
From about 20x magnification, the image shakes a lot when handheld. A sturdy tripod is therefore the best solution, though in the field a firm rest on the high seat or on your rucksack will do at a pinch.

Straight or angled eyepiece, which is better?
An angled eyepiece is more comfortable for longer observation, and the tripod can stand lower. A straight eyepiece helps you find the target faster, for example when watching from the car or looking downhill.

Can I take photos through a spotting scope with my smartphone?
Yes, this is called digiscoping. An adapter holds the phone exactly in the centre of the eyepiece, so you get sharp photos and videos without fiddly alignment.

Spotting scopes for hunting and observation

A spotting scope comes into its own whenever distances get long. On hill ground you can identify chamois or red deer across the slope, and in open country you can watch roe deer at the edge of wide fields without moving closer. Zeiss offers models for different needs: the Conquest Gavia 85 stands out with brightness and high magnification, the Conquest Apia 65 is light and compact, and the Dialyt is rugged and waterproof. You will also find cases that stay on the scope and photo adapters for digiscoping. Plan a sturdy tripod into your purchase right away, because a spotting scope only shows what it can do when it stands steady. For the Victory Harpia there is also a zoom eyepiece that lets you adjust magnification smoothly to the distance.