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J-Bird
As a keen birder, I've been looking to acquire a high end spotting scope for a while now and thought I'd wait until the new Swarovski ATM-80 HD hit the stores in January 2010, before shelling out well over $2000 of my hard-earned cash. Having checked out the Kowa TSN-883 Prominar angled High Performance Spotting Scope specifications and in-the-field performance, it was hard to contemplate paying close to $3000 for the new Swaro magnesium-bodied scope, when Kowa offers such excellent value for money with an intrinsically better optical design, utilising good old-fashioned basic physics. Its eno...
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Fantastic glass
I use it for hunting and long distance target shooting. I used the vortex razor hd and it was good, but geez this kowa knocks it out of the park. The guys I shoot with are amazed by the clarity. Another guy has Swarovski and Hensoldt. This is right there with those and little to no perceivable difference.
Would recommend: Yes
4 of 4 found the following review helpful.
Outstanding optics
I own other spotting scopes and have been frustrated by lack of edge clarity, chromatic distortion, light gathering ability and fuzzy images when zoomed to 50 or above power.
The Kowa Prominar 88MM scope provides amazing clarity and positively solved all my other scope frustrations. I have hesitated to spend so much on a scope yet finally concluded that having one that actually lets one see images with clarity is worth it.
The Kowa Prominar 88MM scope provides amazing clarity and positively solved all my other scope frustrations. I have hesitated to spend so much on a scope yet finally concluded that having one that actually lets one see images with clarity is worth it.
Pros:
- easy to use
- Outstanding quality,
Cons:
- cost
Best Used for:
- Wildlife
Would recommend: Yes
3 of 3 found the following review helpful.
Amazing glass
I just love the quality of the Kowa brand, the fit and finish is superb and optical clarity is best in class. I have owned Kowa products for a very long time such as their earlier scopes and more recently a purchase from Optics Planet the Kowa Genesis 8x33 binoculars. I like this Kowa 88mm Prominar spotting scope very much and I use it bird watching and on the rifle range as a spotter for my son.
Pros:
- Great Scope
Cons:
- None
Best Used for:
- Birding and shooting.
Would recommend: Yes
1 of 1 found the following review helpful.
I went all in on my first spotting scope. Amazing, and no regrets.
Do a bit of reading online, and it becomes clear that there is one spotting scope that is consistently mentioned as being unmatched. I began my research looking at the usual big names in optics, but it was obvious that the Kowa 880 series was a favorite. No, it's not cheap, but I am a believer in "buy once, cry once," and getting the best quality you can afford. Combine the Kowa 880 series' reputation and performance with Optics Planet's irresistible sale price (along with the TE-11WZ eyepiece), and this was a confident purchase. Every time I look through this scope, I shake my head because it is the most impressive optic I've ever looked through. I'm now looking into digiscoping options to take further advantage of this scope's abilities!
Would recommend: Yes
10 of 10 found the following review helpful.
HP shooter, Hunter
Kowa has always been a top choice and this Scope takes it to a new level. I got the 30Xwide angle ocular and the view is spectacular. I plan to get the new 25-60 wide angle/zoom eyepiece also. The performance should be even better with this HD lens. Not inexpensive but worth it.
Would recommend: Yes
3 of 3 found the following review helpful.
Kowa Spotting Scope
I bought this along with the 25-60 wide angle eyepiece and could not be more satisfied. I use it for birdwatching, primarily beaches, lakes and marsh areas where long range viewing is common. I had compared different scopes owned by other birders and read reviews and decided on the Kowa 88mm scope. The optics are great, it is relatively light weight and very easy to use. To make it even better, OpticsPlanet had a great price compared to other sources so I could not wait any longer to make the purchase. Totally satisfied with the product and would highly recommend to others.
Would recommend: Yes
5 of 5 found the following review helpful.
Kowa 880 Series
Quality, performance, ease of use and fitting so many applications where crystal clear
optics are needed. My Kowa replaced a 15 year old Fujinon 80ED which was still working quite well but
lacked many of the features of the Kowa. I am very pleased with the purchase and look forward to many
years of great service from the scope. There are hundreds of similar reviews out there on the Kowa 880
series: Just buy it, you'll be happy.
optics are needed. My Kowa replaced a 15 year old Fujinon 80ED which was still working quite well but
lacked many of the features of the Kowa. I am very pleased with the purchase and look forward to many
years of great service from the scope. There are hundreds of similar reviews out there on the Kowa 880
series: Just buy it, you'll be happy.
Would recommend: Yes
3 of 3 found the following review helpful.
Best spotting scope I've ever used
Bright, sharp views edge to edge with the newer 25-60x zoom eyepiece. Light and easy to handle for 88mm objective. I don't see how anyone could be disappointed in actual field performance. Plus, friendly support from Kowa USA. I'd buy again in an instant.
Would recommend: Yes
5 of 5 found the following review helpful.
TSN-884 used as telephoto lens.
Image quality is as good as my much more expensive telephoto gears. Highly recommended
Pros: Excellent image quality.
Cons: Nil
Pros: Excellent image quality.
Cons: Nil
Would recommend: Yes
13 of 13 found the following review helpful.
The KOWA 883 Scope
I spent 6 months looking at all brands. The Kowa 883 won. This scope is the highest quality, extremely bright and clear. I can see the bugs on my pond. Used it recently in Newfoundland for viewing Caribou, Moose, even whales, puffins, meres, etc. I am very satisfied with this product, which beats Swarovski and Zeiss in my opinion. I wanted the best commercially available and I believe that is what I have.
Pros: Excellent Product, bright, clear, ease of use, very clear
Cons: None
Pros: Excellent Product, bright, clear, ease of use, very clear
Cons: None
Would recommend: Yes
27 of 27 found the following review helpful.
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