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    WTB Kowa TSN-554 or 553 / Swarovski Z3 3-9x36

    Kowa's having a bit of a sale. Current price for the 55 is $1,600.
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    Kowa Spotter Lens Caps

    Use them on my Meopta S2 and Opticron 60mm.
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    Kowa TSN 88 spotter vs Meopta S2 82, which would you buy and why. Thanks for the input.

    I've had both scopes (actually still have the S2) and agree with the above 100%. Also: There seems to be some sample variability in the 883s where some are at little less sharp at 55-60x. Really haven't heard any reports of a bad S2. The S2 focuses fairly fast, it can be a little difficult...
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    Kowa 66A Review

    Just received a 66A. My initial impressions when comparing it to an ATX 85 are about the same as those in this review. 66A is every bit as sharp as the 85ATX and seems to have a touch more clarity and contrast. Would like to see the 77 series reissued with the fluorite objective. Lenscoat...
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    Sold Meopta Meostar 82 spotting scope

    I have an angled S2 w/20-70x in very good+ to excellent condition I'm looking to sell.
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    WTB Swarovski NL Pure 10x32 orange

    Have 10x32 NL in green.
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    Swarovski spotters - newer aint better!

    Complete opposite of my experience.
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    WTS Meopta S2 Eyepiece 30-60x WA

    Sorry it's sold.
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    Zeiss SFL 8x30 Review— a compact with full size performance?

    I wear glasses and use both the 8x32NLs and 8x30 SFLs with the eyecups at the first stop out. The main advantage of the 32NLs over the 30SFLs is the FOV. The main advantage of the SFLs is they are noticeably less susceptible to glare when the sun is at an acute angle. The SFLs seem to have...
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    Zeiss SFL 8x30 Review— a compact with full size performance?

    As of 3/28 these are now in stock at some US retailers.
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    Zeiss SFL 8x30 Review— a compact with full size performance?

    If these are anything like the 8x40SFLs they're 95% of the top of the line bins for half the price. Gonna order a pair ASAP.
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    Sold Swarovski FRP Forehead Rest NL Pure WANTED

    $100 gets the one I have.
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    Meopta

    The initial source for the Meopta news has recanted the story. It was a misunderstanding with their source.
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    Kowa 88 Update

    Unfortunately it got an updated price. I do like the two threaded sockets for plant mounting. And it's usually nice to have a few oz shaved off. I have a 1.6x extender I was getting ready to sell. Guess I'll wait to see how the reviews are.
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