Kowa 99 vs Swarovski 95

[realunlucky]

Want to upgrade to a true big eye optic. Waiting to get these two scopes side by side. Any other scopes I should be considering? Any one think of some pro's and con's of either setup, I might have over looked?

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3/4/24: Final Review is here:

Clash of the Titans: Kowa VS Swarovski

Group of hunters take the Kowa 99, Swarovski 95 and Swarovski 115 out in the Nevada mountains for a real-world side by side comparison.

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[Hunt30]

I’ve used both quite a bit over the last couple of years along with a Kowa 88 and have decided the 88 is my favorite of the 3. Minimal gains in brightness are the main discernible difference in optical quality. And I’m not even sure as though it was always an advantage as the 88 is extremely bright as it was. Zoom range was a little higher at both ends of the spectrum, which once again, debatable whether that’s an advantage. I kinda like the 25x at the low end more than the 70x at the top end. Optically, the differences between the Swarovski 95 and and the Kowa 99 probably boil down to personal bias and preference. Both are phenomenal. Physically, the Swarovski has a more aesthetically pleasing look and the rubberized armoring is nice. The Kowa dual focus makes getting crisp image a little easier. Size and weight are really close.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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[realunlucky]

Think I've figured out how to get these head to head

 

[Spiral Horn]

This Rokslide Staffer’s review of the TSN-99A directly addresses most of the OP‘s questions.

KOWA Prominar TSN-99A & TE-80XW Eyepiece Review

Kowa Prominar TSN-99A spotting scope review. Kowa Prominar TSN-99A vs Swarovski ATX 95. Who will come out on top of the heap?

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[realunlucky]

Got a few samples rounded up

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[sndmn11]

Got a few samples rounded up

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The BTX is dreamy; I think it will be like '01 Barry Bonds.

One eye, I think that Kowa cleans house.

 

[Fire power]

I've looked through both. I thought the Kowa was a better glass. I am very partial to swaro too, but they just seemed to be better.

 

[sndmn11]

Did you pick one @realunlucky ?

 

[Fever Buck]

So, seems like if you want a real large spotter, the Kowa 99 is the way to go?

 

[robby denning]

3/4/24: Final Review is here:

Clash of the Titans: Kowa VS Swarovski

Group of hunters take the Kowa 99, Swarovski 95 and Swarovski 115 out in the Nevada mountains for a real-world side by side comparison.

www.rokslide.com

 

[Shed-dude]

So, seems like if you want a real large spotter, the Kowa 99 is the way to go?

I'm looking at getting a bigger spotter and I have been hearing lots of positive feedback on the kowa99