I have both. The Zeiss is better IMO, but more $$. Better turrets and glass , at least to my eyes is a step above. The 5-30 maven is fairly compact and I like it very much though. The 6-36 zeiss is significantly longer. Id buy another maven though, especially when they run a sale. Its a nice scope for the $$ if the reticles work for you.. These definitely arent the same scope design. The 4-25 zeiss may be a little closer in comparison, as mine is a 6-36. The maven reminds me more of tge Trijicon thats out there that is fairly similar.