KOWA Prominar TSN-883
Spotting Scope with Fluorite Lens / Review
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Kowa Prominar TSN 883 – Bright spotting scope with apochromatic objective
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | KOWA |
| Model | KOWA Prominar TSN-883 |
| Objective | Fluorite Apo |
| Aperture | 88 mm |
| Focal Length | 500 mm |
| Focusing Range | 5 m to Infinity |
| Eyepieces | Various |
| Weight | Scope 1.5 kg + 11WZ Zoom Eyepiece 370 g |
| Price (May 2016) | Scope: MSRP 2,299 € / Amazon: 2,062.19 € 11WZ 25-60x Zoom Eyepiece: MSRP 699 € / Amazon: 689 € |
| Warranty | 10 Years |
This high-end spotting scope is remarkably light at only 1.5 kg and yet very robust thanks to its magnesium body. It is waterproof and nitrogen-filled to prevent internal fogging. Kowa offers a ten-year warranty. Eyepieces and case are sold separately.
Focusing is done via a dual-speed focuser. Two rotations of the coarse focus cover the entire range. The fine focus enables particularly precise adjustments – ideal for photography.
Visual Image Quality
Spotting scopes are primarily designed for observation. For nature enthusiasts, the bright Kowa TSN-883 with its large apochromatic objective and low weight is highly attractive. Our test model is equipped with the 25-60x zoom eyepiece.Astronomy – Moon and Stars
At night we observe the Moon and Jupiter with the Kowa Prominar TSN-883. The scope delivers excellent contrast and sharpness with virtually no false color even at 60x magnification.
Stork on its nest. Kowa Prominar TSN-883, 25-60x eyepiece, Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini smartphone
Impressively high image quality
Nature Observation
In the stork village of Linum (Brandenburg) the scope convinces both locals and visitors with its brilliant, color-fringe-free image.
Cranes in shimmering air – approx. 800 meters away
Kowa Prominar TSN-883 with smartphone attached
Photography with the Kowa Spotting Scope
Although primarily designed for visual observation, the scope is also well suited for photography.Continue reading: How to properly attach cameras to the Kowa spotting scope