"Best price/quality ratio I could find. Bright image even at 60x. No chromatic variation I can decern. Image sharpness maintained at edge of field of view. I spent £2,300 on this scope; my budget was almost twice that, and I've no regrets. I'm delighted with my purchase."

Trustpilot review by Nicholas.

Ask anyone in the birding fraternity ‘have you heard of Kowa?’ – the answer will always be yes, in fact many birders first scope would have been a Kowa. For the first time buyer the brand might not be as familiar as some but Kowa have been making quality optics since 1952.

With the introduction of the TSN 77 & 88 series Kowa upped their game & suddenly Kowa were standing shoulder to shoulder with the big names in optics. Large objectives & top quality optics provide stunning performance even under poor lighting conditions or high magnifications.

If you’re looking for a first scope or looking to upgrade take a look at the Kowa 77 & 88 series & realise why people in the know- know Kowa.

Fluorite crystal delivers the best viewing experience available today, eliminating virtually all chromatic aberration and delivering images of outstanding resolution and contrast. Fluorite is considerably more difficult to handle than optical glass, it requires highly advanced processing technology. Kowa put forth extra care, time and technique to produce the ultimate viewing experience with a pure fluorite crystal lens. It’s what makes Kowa unique.

The design of the Kowa TSN-880 series spotting scope is an icon in modern scope design - instantly recognisable, standing out from the crowed with s unique sleek and ergonomic body, beautifully designed curves and streamlined lines. A classic shape now famous in the sporting optics world. Operation is flawless and is designed to make viewing out in the field free from  fatigue. The body incorporates a fluid twist sun shade, smooth rotating tripod mount and a reassuringly solid, twist lock eyepiece bayonet mounting system. Connecting adapters is easy with a quick access mounting collar.

Filter thread:
95mm

Objective Lens Material:
Fluorite Crystal

Minimum Focusing Distance:
5.0m

Objective Lens Effective Diameter:
88mm

Length:
329mm

Weight:
1520g