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Kowa TSN 663 vs TSN 601 image quality (1 Viewer)

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SzimiStyle

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Hi, I'm looking for advice regarding the two scopes mentioned above. Is there significant image quality difference between the two. This looks to be a stupid question but wanna hear your opinions. I need one for traveling.
 
Hi,

the 663 will be a bit brighter due to more aperture at equal magnification and it will be sharper beyond 40x. Image quality usually degrades quite a bit in non ED spotters beyond that due to longitudinal CA.

Joachim
 
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