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TSN 4 with 30 fixed- Need Zoom? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter DHB
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scampo
Steve Campsall
The zoom had a poor reputation both for its narrow field of view, and its poor construction quality. The new Kowa zoom, sadly, does not fit the TSN4. That said, the scope with the 30xW is still outstanding - is your friend sure he or she needs a zoom eyepiece? They rarely offer that much more than a good wide angle eyepiece in practical usage.
Ragna
Well-known member
Dave i had the TSN3(angled version of the 4) for several years,sold it to Scampo. I started with the zoom eyepiece then part exchanged it for the 30 wide ,this was far superior than the zoom.I still consider this to be one of the best 2nd hand scopes you can buy.Prices in Britain are far more expensive than America, over here in would go for between $600-$650 so looks a very good price.Tell your friend to go for it.
Edward woodwood
Member
yep
good price
and a very good scope indeed
good price
and a very good scope indeed
trealawboy
Well-known member
kbird said:
I agree. I got rid of the zoom last year and replaced it with a x30W. The 'scope has been transformed and compares favourably with more modern 'scopes.
I had both 30x & 20-60x for the TSN4 and the 30x puts the zoom in the shade... though there were a couple of versions of the zoom, the latter one was an improvement. The TSN3/4 are excellent scopes and great value, I have plenty of digiscoped photos taken with the TSN4 and many almost match the results from the top European scopes.
