WW2 Axis Optics

A collection of optical equipment used by the axis forces during World War Two.

The Zielgerät 1229 or ZG 1229, commonly known by its codename "Vampir", was an early active infrared night …

Posted May 16, 2025 (updated June 9, 2025) by Patrick

The Turmzielfernrohr T.Z.F. 6 was a monocular telescopic sight specifically designed for the requirements of the 2 cm …

Posted May 12, 2025 (updated May 12, 2025) by Patrick

The Pz.Z.F. 1, or Panzer Zielfernrohr 1,was a German telescopic sight mounted on the MG34 machine gun during …

Posted May 11, 2025 (updated May 11, 2025) by Patrick

The Turmzielfernrohr 9d (T.Z.F. 9d) was a German telescopic sight used on the Tiger II (also known as …

Posted May 10, 2025 by Patrick

From 1941 the German optics company Carl Zeiss developed means to fight in the dark of night. Together …

Posted May 9, 2025 (updated May 10, 2025) by Patrick

The "Erdzielfernrohr FlaK Z.F. 20 E" or in English Ground Target Scope 20 E was used for Heavy …

Posted March 16, 2025 (updated March 16, 2025) by Pascal