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    TSN-550 durability

    The body material is polycarbonate according to Optics4birding. https://www.optics4birding.com/kowa-tsn-553-15-45x55-prominar-angled-spotting-scope-body.html
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    TSN-550 durability

    Afaik, the Kowa has a polycarbonate body, much as the Nikon. I'd not expect a massive difference in durability. A new ED50 body is available for about $300, a fifth the price of the Kowa with its non exchangeable lens. Perhaps just consider the Nikon body a disposable?
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