Kowa TSN-82SV 3.2"/82mm Spotting Scope (Requires Eyepiece)

I purchased this scope on the recommendation of several colleagues who have 821s and I am very pleased. I had been using an inexpensive 20-60x60 and find the Kowa 82SV is much sharper and brighter at 200 yards.

I upgraded from an older TSN-1, which is still a good scope. The 82sv is very clear, it is a great choice. I use mine for HP rifle competition and can see 22 cal. holes at 200yds, sometimes at 300yds.

I bought this spotting scope because it had excellent reviews and a good price. After receiving the scope I had a chance to compare it side by side with much higher price scopes. The TSN-82SV was almost as clear as the much higher price scopes but at a much lower price.

The gold standard for high power rifle competition!

love the brightness for bird watching and I'm anxious to try it on whale watching.

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  Very good definition, and good light on

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  Excellent eyepiece, easy to use, good optics.

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  Ridiculously high cost of adapter which is basically a plastic nut with 3 pieces of spring steel. No instructions as to tightness so on first few use times eyepiece unscrewed adapter as I did not want to overtighten it. Plastic compressed between two metal components is not good.

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  I bought this to upgrade my 35-year old Kowa TSN1 scope (rather than spending £2k on a new scope) as a replacement for the original 30x wide angle eyepiece. It is compatible, ergonomic, easy to use - I've had limited opportunity to use it so far, but have looked at distant raptors over a large...

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  Just a great scope.

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  Well made; good fit on Kowa TSN-4 even though not specifically designed for it. Bright clear image; and can 'zoom in' to aid identification and viewing.

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  Not as much of an optical improvement over standard old 25x eyepiece as I had hoped for the high price; but then it does give 20-60x ! Narrower FOV compared to a prime lens.