ZEISS Conquest Apia Adds 85mm and Straight Spotting Scopes

ZEISS Outdoor has expanded its Conquest Apia spotting scope line with a larger 85mm objective and straight-eyepiece configurations. What’s new The Conquest Apia 85 steps up to a 24-60x magnification range and an 85mm objective lens. It comes in both angled (85A) and straight (85S) configura...

By James Chen •

Heybike Goes Big With The New V1 Pro Electric Dirt Bike

The era of the electric dirt bike is upon us, with low noise, low maintenance, instant torque, and unbeatable price versus performance ratios. Riding the crest of this wave is Heybike, a leading mobility manufacturer with over 260,000 riders worldwide, and one of the most popular ebike brands in ...

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Zeiss Expands the Conquest Apia Spotting Scope Family to Four Models

Six months ago, a compact angled spotting scope called the Zeiss Conquest Apia 65A showed up with a simple pitch: Zeiss optics, low weight and an affordable price. Now the family has grown. VALYRA  has announced the Conquest Apia 85A, two straight models and a batch of eyepieces and accessor...

By Eric B •

AllOutdoor Review – Zeiss OTIS ML 50 & 85 f1.4 Lenses

As a military pilot who also spends serious time behind a camera, I approach gear with a practical eye. Whether I’m documenting aircraft, capturing landscapes from the ground, or working low-light scenes after a long day, I need tools that deliver when conditions get demanding. ZEISS sent me a ...

By Patrik Orcutt •

Colt Optics Launches Three New Red Dot Sights and Magnifier

Colt Electro Optics LLC announced its first family of red dot optics on June 29, 2026, according to a press release. The Michigan-based company introduced three products: the MRS-1 pistol red dot, the CSQ-1 rifle red dot, and the C3X-1 3x magnifier. All three optics are designed, engineered, and ...

By Matthew Moss •