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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dialyt" data-source="post: 3392275" data-attributes="member: 43009">I got to look at the Zeiss Terra ED 10x42 in grey via Amazon. I have to say I wasn't impressed. Firstly, the specimen I received had clearly been opened and well used/tested (seals broken on clear box) and the eyepiece lenses were VERY greasy - I had to wipe them, and the objectives were also a bit marked. Unbelievable. I think whoever had them before me must have given them an extensive field test. The overall feel was pretty cheap. I don't think they are worthy of the name Zeiss nor the 366 GBP price. I couldn't get a sharp view and began to suffer eyestrain after only a short period of use. The lack of actual markings on the dioper adjuster was not good. However, they were quite bright, but the image was not the easy, precise, sharp image I am used to with my Leica Ultravid 8x32 BR. The eyecups felt hard on my eyes and the rubber and build quality seem cheap. I'm sending them back. I honestly don't think they are worth the money. So, is the Conquest HD just an improvement on this theme? They would need to be A LOT better than this to justify the increased money. I feel sad that Zeiss has gone down this budget route and I hope Leica do not follow them to far down this path.</blockquote>