ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44 Rifle Scope w/Exposed Elevation Turret
- Rifle Scope
- 40 mm
- 4x
- 16x
- Better rated than 77%
A well regarded 30mm hunting scope with strong low light glass, worth checking your ring diameter against before buying.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.8★ across 14 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
14 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 359 rifle scopes we track - how the scorecard works · full rifle scopes data report. Confidence: limited - limited rating history.Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44 (522931-9992-080) is a 30mm tube rifle scope with an exposed elevation turret and the ZBR-2 reticle, built for mid to long range hunting and shooting.
Zeiss markets the Conquest V4 line for hunters who move between closer range hunting and longer distance work, and reviewers largely back that up, praising glass clarity and low light performance. One reviewer's only real complaint is a factual one worth flagging: the tube diameter is 30mm, not the 1 inch some listings imply, which matters for mount compatibility.
- 4-16x44 magnification with 30mm tube
- ZBR-2 reticle
- LotuTec hydrophobic lens coating
- Twilight factor of 11.5 to 26.5
Who it's for
Fits hunters and shooters who want a single scope for both closer range hunting and longer distance work, and who are already set up for or willing to buy 30mm rings. Less relevant for anyone specifically needing a 1 inch tube for existing mounts.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praised the glass clarity, especially in low light, and liked the reticle for hunting and target shooting. The one recurring issue raised is a labeling mismatch: the tube is 30mm, not the 1 inch some buyers expected.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Glass clarity and low light performance praised by reviewers
- Exposed elevation turret for field adjustments
- Nitrogen purged and hydrophobic coated for weather resistance
- 30mm tube requires matching rings, not 1 inch as some may assume
Performance notes
The 4x zoom range (4-16x) with LotuTec hydrophobic coating and T* six-layer multicoating is aimed at keeping the image clear and water shedding in field conditions, while the nitrogen purge guards against internal fogging. A twilight factor of 11.5 to 26.5 points to usable brightness at dawn and dusk, which reviewers echo when they describe strong low light performance.
Specifications
| Brand | Zeiss |
|---|---|
| Model | 522931-9992-080 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 40 mm |
| Item Weight | 1.41 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Rifle Scope |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 4x |
| Magnification Maximum | 16x |
| Sport Type | Hunting, Tactical & Military |
| Reticle Type | #92 ZBR-2 |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | #92 ZBR-2 Reticle |
| Item Type Name | Rifle Scope with ZBR-2 Reticle (#92) - External Elevation Turret - Ballistic Stop - Adjustable Parallax - .25 MOA |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44 Rifle Scope w/Exposed Elevation TurretThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 14 | 2.7 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Zeiss 522931-9992-080
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the tube diameter on the ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44?
It is 30mm, which reviewers confirm despite some confusion around a 1 inch spec elsewhere.
What reticle does the Conquest V4 522931-9992-080 use?
The ZBR-2 reticle.
Is the Conquest V4 good in low light?
Reviewers describe the low light clarity as a strength, consistent with its listed twilight factor of 11.5 to 26.5.