Kowa 773/774 vs Swarovski 80mm ATS/STS

[TylerS]

I'm considering buying a used Kowa 773 or a Swarovski 80mm ATS. I haven't looked through the Kowa since it's no longer in production. Has anyone made a direct comparison, and is there a significant optical difference between the two?

 

[Wheels]

There are several threads comparing them, try the search function.
Kowa will definitely hold its own against any Swarovski.