NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Va., December 7, 2016 – ZEISS Terra ED 8x42 binoculars have been named as the top binoculars in their category for nature enthusiasts in a new review by The National Audubon Society, one of the most respected naturalist organizations in the world at: www.audubon.org

In the review of the "Good Value" category of binoculars costing $200 to $500 the review stated, "The takeaway: These bins have top-tier optical performance with great clarity, and took the lead with higher marks for overall feel, including ease of focus, balance, and comfort in the hand." In addition, Victory SF and Conquest HD binoculars scored high marks in their categories with comments on the Victory SF's including "Excellent image, eye relief, and, as reviewers noted again and again, brightness. They were also wowed by the wide field of view the bins afford."

The ZEISS portfolio of nature observation products includes three tiers of binoculars, Terra ED, Conquest HD and Victory SF. Each line is designed with nature enthusiasts in mind and is created to provide the highest level of performance within each of their respective price categories. Whether it is the first experience with a premium optic in the Terra ED binocular or the unique handling and unparalleled optical excellence of the Victory SF series, ZEISS has a binocular to enhance the experience for those interested in engaging the wonderful views of the natural world.

See the Review at:

http://www.audubon.org/news/category-good-value

About ZEISS
ZEISS is an international technology group in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. The ZEISS Group develops and distributes semiconductor manufacturing equipment, measuring technology, microscopes, medical technology, eyeglass lenses, camera and cine lenses, binoculars and planetarium technology. With its solutions, the company constantly advances the world of optics and helps shape technological progress. ZEISS is divided up into the four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Research & Quality Technology, Medical Technology, and Vision Care/ Consumer Optics. ZEISS is represented in over 40 countries and operates more than 30 production sites, over 50 sales and service locations and about 25 research and development facilities.

In fiscal year 2014/15 the company generated revenue approximating €4.5 billion with around 25,000 employees. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. Carl Zeiss AG is the strategic management holding company that manages the ZEISS Group. The company is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation).

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Consumer Optics
The Consumer Optics business group combines the company's business with camera and movie lenses, binoculars, spotting scopes, hunting optics and planetarium technology. It is represented at the Oberkochen, Wetzlar and Jena sites. The business group is allocated to the Vision Care/Consumer Optics segment. In fiscal year 2014/15 the segment generated revenue of €1.007 billion with around 9,100 employees.
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