swamp_rattler
Well-known member
Hello all,
I have both the Diascope 85 and Kowa TSN-824, both with zoom eyepieces. I just started to compare their quality, and I havent' been able to try them on birds...just in my backyard. So far my results are inconclusive...they are both nice scopes. Its difficult comparing their quality since I have to keep on switching them on my one tripod. I have noticed that the Kowa seems easier to use, with less turning on the focus wheel to get to your destination (so focusing is faster). Also, the zeiss focus wheel seems pretty stiff. From what I can tell, the kowa measures up very well. I wouldn't be that surprised if after my testing is complete that the Kowa comes up on top. After hearing all the rave reviews of the Diascope, I am a little disappointed...I thought it would be clearly better than the Kowa...not yet though. BTW, both of these scopes were USED when bought. I would REALLY enjoy hearing others opinions on the Diascope, especially when compared to other scopes.
I have both the Diascope 85 and Kowa TSN-824, both with zoom eyepieces. I just started to compare their quality, and I havent' been able to try them on birds...just in my backyard. So far my results are inconclusive...they are both nice scopes. Its difficult comparing their quality since I have to keep on switching them on my one tripod. I have noticed that the Kowa seems easier to use, with less turning on the focus wheel to get to your destination (so focusing is faster). Also, the zeiss focus wheel seems pretty stiff. From what I can tell, the kowa measures up very well. I wouldn't be that surprised if after my testing is complete that the Kowa comes up on top. After hearing all the rave reviews of the Diascope, I am a little disappointed...I thought it would be clearly better than the Kowa...not yet though. BTW, both of these scopes were USED when bought. I would REALLY enjoy hearing others opinions on the Diascope, especially when compared to other scopes.