This is my product plan for Zeiss.
It is based on hunches, guess work and fragments of information from a variety of sources.
Is it a prediction? Yes! Will it come to pass? Let’s wait and see.
In the meantime shoot it down in flames if you like. Come up with better ideas. Or just fall about laughing.
Note that some of the model and technology names are my inventions.
Not all models may be available in all territories
Victory HT
8x42 and 10x42 only.
The HT is for those whose priority is for high light transmission ie those who use their bins under dark skies, in poor weather, in forests or at twilight.
32mm models will not be available as they are not suitable for these activities.
There will be no 56 mm models as the cost and bulk of large objectives is made unnecessary by Schott HT glass.
8x42 list price £1600. Made in Germany
Victory FC
8x42, 10x42, 8x32, 10x32.
FC stands for Full Colour. Some Schott HT components are used. The FC is for those whose priority is richness of colour, with light transmission a close but secondary concern. Achieved by the use of the new F* coatings (farben is German for colour) and an optical system optimised for colour rendition.
Close focus 1.5m.
Apparent field of view, a class-leading 65º.
8x42 list price £1600. Made in Germany.
Both Victories share the same tubes and as many other components as possible. They are differentiated by the style of the rubber armour.
Triumph HP
8x42, 10x42, 8x32, 10x32.
HP stands for High Performance. The Triumph brand name subject to agreement of BMW who own it as an automotive brand name.
Shares as many internal components with Victories as possible.
Uses F coatings for improved colour rendition (F does not achieve the full colour rendition of F*). Tubes are high precision GRP mouldings.
8x42 list price £1100. Made in Hungary
Conquest HD
No change from current offerings which are still very new.
8x42 list price £700. Made in Germany.
Terra ED
No change from current offerings which are still very new.
8x42 list price £250. Made in Asia.
It is based on hunches, guess work and fragments of information from a variety of sources.
Is it a prediction? Yes! Will it come to pass? Let’s wait and see.
In the meantime shoot it down in flames if you like. Come up with better ideas. Or just fall about laughing.
Note that some of the model and technology names are my inventions.
Not all models may be available in all territories
Victory HT
8x42 and 10x42 only.
The HT is for those whose priority is for high light transmission ie those who use their bins under dark skies, in poor weather, in forests or at twilight.
32mm models will not be available as they are not suitable for these activities.
There will be no 56 mm models as the cost and bulk of large objectives is made unnecessary by Schott HT glass.
8x42 list price £1600. Made in Germany
Victory FC
8x42, 10x42, 8x32, 10x32.
FC stands for Full Colour. Some Schott HT components are used. The FC is for those whose priority is richness of colour, with light transmission a close but secondary concern. Achieved by the use of the new F* coatings (farben is German for colour) and an optical system optimised for colour rendition.
Close focus 1.5m.
Apparent field of view, a class-leading 65º.
8x42 list price £1600. Made in Germany.
Both Victories share the same tubes and as many other components as possible. They are differentiated by the style of the rubber armour.
Triumph HP
8x42, 10x42, 8x32, 10x32.
HP stands for High Performance. The Triumph brand name subject to agreement of BMW who own it as an automotive brand name.
Shares as many internal components with Victories as possible.
Uses F coatings for improved colour rendition (F does not achieve the full colour rendition of F*). Tubes are high precision GRP mouldings.
8x42 list price £1100. Made in Hungary
Conquest HD
No change from current offerings which are still very new.
8x42 list price £700. Made in Germany.
Terra ED
No change from current offerings which are still very new.
8x42 list price £250. Made in Asia.
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