kwikstaart
Well-known member
Please also consider the Kowa TSN883. I couldn't find what you like in terms of viewing, portability etc. Please only decide after looking through a few scopes, especially different brands. I use the 883 with a carbon Gitzo tripod (something 1350 i think but is no longer in production) with the Gitzo head 2380. A bit heavy but very stable. And easy to find the correct position for mounting the scope to keep it stable.
To my eyes the Kowa had a bit more contrast and less "white" (compared to ATX) and "blueish" tints/colours than either ATX of ATS. I also like the focus knobs of the Kowa better than the ring of the Swaro, even after having had experience with Nikon ED82A.
So it's al very personal (you van also consider the fact that Swaro markets for hunters and Kowa barely). Swaro had the benefit of excellent optics and unrivaled service. If you can wait then check out the 99 early Octobre. Please let is know what you have chosen and why.
To my eyes the Kowa had a bit more contrast and less "white" (compared to ATX) and "blueish" tints/colours than either ATX of ATS. I also like the focus knobs of the Kowa better than the ring of the Swaro, even after having had experience with Nikon ED82A.
So it's al very personal (you van also consider the fact that Swaro markets for hunters and Kowa barely). Swaro had the benefit of excellent optics and unrivaled service. If you can wait then check out the 99 early Octobre. Please let is know what you have chosen and why.