which Kowa scope?

[radmcg]

I was looking at the tsn-82 sv and the tsn 661 or 662. Other than objective size (and straight vs angled thing)what is the difference? Which would be better for the bench? Can the 82sv be used with the 20-60 zoom eyepeice?
AHA
Rad

 

[scotharr]

Re: which Kowa scope?

Objective size criteria:
1. Size/Weight,will you be carrying your scope long distance in a pack? If so, get the smaller one, if not get the bigger one
2. Cost, the larger one costs more
3. Magnification, the higher magnification you use, the larger the objective you want. I am very happy with a fixed 30X wide on my 65mm Swaro.

Zoom vs fixed:
-You usually get a wider field of view at the same mag with a fixed.
-I think the my fixed are a little clearer than the zoom it replaced (Swaro 30x vs 20-60). Think the fixed has fewer lenses.

 

[radmcg]

Re: which Kowa scope?

Thanks Scooter.