I april 2010 lanserer Zeiss nye utgaver av sin Diascope-serie. Her er litt mer informasjon hentet fra Zeiss (på engelsk):

When will the new DiaScope line be available?
From April 2010.

What are the main differences to the previous line?

The new DiaScope is a completely new product with significant improvements:

• Better imaging performance under difficult observation conditions thanks to stray light reduction

• New, innovative Dual Speed Focus (DSF)

• Complete rubber armoring

• New design

• Eyepiece lock

• New Vario 15-56x/20-75x eyepiece with high maximum magnification and large field of view

Can I continue using my previous eyepieces?
Yes, without the locking function.

Are the previous Diascopes still available?
The existing Diascope will be available during the transition period.

Can the old eyepieces or lenses be retrofitted with the bayonet lock?
No.

Are the old and new DiaScopes and accessories compatible?

Old eyepieces
Old eyepieces do not lock on the new DiaScopes.

New eyepieces
New eyepieces do not lock on the old spotting scopes.

Case
Only the transport case is the right size.

Adapter
All existing adapters (Quick camera adapter I+II, photo adapter and astro adapter) can be used with the new DiaScopes.

How can I tell the difference between the new eyepieces and their predecessors?
A “D” precedes the product designation on the new eyepieces.

Where can I get more information about the new DiaScope line?
Download the PDF of the current flyer (10 pages, 5.4 MB, German).