Leica has introduced several new products among which the most interesting one is arguably the Fortis 6 scope. It is available in two versions: 1-6×24 and 2-12×50. Leica describes these scopes as “The new benchmark in the 6x zoom class“. Let’s take a closer look.

According to Leica, the unmatched performance is achieved due to the 50% larger exit pupil and an extremely wide field of view at minimum magnifications which allows for quick target acquisition. Both models are also advertised to be shockproof and resistant to bumps and falls during the hunting trip. The company claims that “Fortis 6 even exceeds the strict requirements for professional use in many tests of DIN ISO 9022 (international environmental standard for optical instruments)“.

Leica Fortis 6 (1-6×24)

The lens of these scopes are rated to provide 92% light transmission. The scopes come standard with the company’s L-4A second focal plane reticle which features and an illuminated dot. The dot has an automatic on/off feature and nine brightness settings.

Leica Fortis 6 (2-12×50)

The full list of new Leica Fortis 6 scope tech specs can be seen below (quoted from the company’s website):

FORTIS 6 (1-6x24I)

Package includes	riflescope caps for front lens and eyepiece, cleaning tissue, battery
Front lens diameter	24 mm
Magnification	1 – 6 x
Zoom	6 x
Field of view at 100 m (min. up to max. magnification)	43.4 m up to 7 m/100 m
Eye relief	> 90 mm
Exit pupil (min. up to max. magnification)	12.4 mm up to 3.8 mm
Parallax free	100 m
Diopter compensation	–4/+3 dpt
Coating	AquaDura®
Transmission	92 %
Mounting option	30 mm rings / Zeiss internal-rail
Impact point correction	1 cm/100 m per click
Reticle Adjustment range (side x height)	200 x 140 cm
Front lens filter thread	M 28 x 0.75
Length	272 mm
Weight without / with rail	544 g / 570 g
Waterproof	down to 13.1 ft / 4 m; nitrogen-filled
Reticles	L-4a
Red-dot size at 10 x magnificationg	1,5 cm/100 m
Reticle illumination	Dot, 9 brightness levels
Automatic switch-off	3 min, ± 75°
Automatic switch-on	activation by position and/or movement
Order No. (Reticle)
L-4a	50050
L-4a with Rail	50051
L-4a with BDC	– –
L-4a with BDC and Rail	– –

L-4A reticle

FORTIS 6 (2-12x50I)

Package includes	riflescope caps for front lens and eyepiece, cleaning tissue, battery
Front lens diameter	50 mm
Magnification	2 – 12 x
Zoom	6 x
Field of view at 100 m (min. up to max. magnification)	20.4 m up to 3.5 m
Eye relief	> 90 mm
Exit pupil (min. up to max. magnification)	12.4 mm up to 4.2 mm
Parallax free	100 m
Diopter compensation	–4/+3 dpt
Coating	AquaDura®
Transmission	92 %
Mounting option	30 mm rings / Zeiss internal-rail
Impact point correction	1 cm/100 m per click
Reticle Adjustment range (side x height)	150 x140 cm
Front lens filter thread	M 52 x 0.75 mm
Length	335 mm
Weight without / with rail	700 g / 725 g
Waterproof	down to 13.1 ft / 4 m; nitrogen-filled
Reticles	L-4a
Red-dot size at 10 x magnificationg	1,5 cm/100 m
Reticle illumination	Dot, 9 brightness levels
Automatic switch-off	3 min, ± 75°
Automatic switch-on	activation by position and/or movement
Order No. (Reticle)
L-4a	50060
L-4a with Rail	50061
L-4a with BDC	50070
L-4a with BDC and Rail	50071

Leica Fortis 6 scopes will be available for purchase from April 2019.

UPDATE: These scopes will only be sold on the European market.