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  1. K

    Fieldscope ED82 vs new KOWAs

    For you Hermann, I might consider it. But if you are actually asking and not just using rhetoric: Three reasons: 1. That was how they were labeled on the listing, and a lot of the Japanese sellers still list them this way or as 'Wide DS', probably because that's what's written on the box. 2...
  2. K

    Fieldscope ED82 vs new KOWAs

    WDS= Wide digiscope. Just trying to save ink ;) Yes I mean adjustable eyecups. They have eyecups that are sort of 'adjustable' it the most rudimentary sense, but it's far from ideal. I always assumed they were made primarily for digicscoping. But, the rubber cup is better than nothing.
  3. K

    Fieldscope ED82 vs new KOWAs

    No problem. I have had a little more time with the MC eyepieces and I'm a bit less impressed. I actually like the WDS view much more than the zoom or the MC. If the WDS eyepieces had eye relief user friendly adjustable eye cups, I probably wouldn't use anything else. Honestly the eyepieces are...
  4. K

    Fieldscope ED82 vs new KOWAs

    Enjoy! Would love to hear your thoughts on the Kowa after you get some use out of it.
  5. K

    Fieldscope ED82 vs new KOWAs

    Hey D Lloyd, If you haven't seen it already here are nice spec/model breakdowns that might be helpful: https://imaging.nikon.com/sport-optics/lineup/scopes/ds/ https://imaging.nikon.com/sport-optics/lineup/scopes/mc/ If you are looking for fixed lenses, I would recommend trying to find the...
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