ExploradorIntrepido
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Hello friends,
I'm deciding which spotting scope model to choose.
After many hours of reading this forum I am decided that the chosen one will be a Kowa.
I like the focusing system and the optical quality seems to be alpha level.
The Kowa 88 seems like a great balance between weight and usability.
However, I'm having a hard time finding comments on the improvements of the new Kowa 88A over the old but successful 883...
Money is important to me and it requires a significant effort, I even have access to a used Kowa 883 in perfect condition and a valid warranty to buy in person.
Used Kowa 883 + Te-11 Eyepiece + Case = €2,000
New Kowa 883 + TE-11 Eyepiece + Case = €2,700
New Kowa 88A + Te-11 Eyepiece + Case = €3,400
The big question is: How much does the new 88A model improve over the old 883?
From what I read here, it seems that the variations in the sample may be more decisive than the difference between both models.
In any case, it seems that the smart purchase in terms of value would be the used 883, what is your opinion?
Thanks for the advice
Greetings
I'm deciding which spotting scope model to choose.
After many hours of reading this forum I am decided that the chosen one will be a Kowa.
I like the focusing system and the optical quality seems to be alpha level.
The Kowa 88 seems like a great balance between weight and usability.
However, I'm having a hard time finding comments on the improvements of the new Kowa 88A over the old but successful 883...
Money is important to me and it requires a significant effort, I even have access to a used Kowa 883 in perfect condition and a valid warranty to buy in person.
Used Kowa 883 + Te-11 Eyepiece + Case = €2,000
New Kowa 883 + TE-11 Eyepiece + Case = €2,700
New Kowa 88A + Te-11 Eyepiece + Case = €3,400
The big question is: How much does the new 88A model improve over the old 883?
From what I read here, it seems that the variations in the sample may be more decisive than the difference between both models.
In any case, it seems that the smart purchase in terms of value would be the used 883, what is your opinion?
Thanks for the advice
Greetings