New Kowa glass?

[ZackP]

Heard from a little bird that they will announce some new models in the next couple weeks...

Makes sense with some of the bigger sales on them lately

Makes sense. Lowest price i have ever seen on a 77.

 

[hwy1strat]

Yeah I noticed that the 77’s have been on a super sale lately. I’m hoping that’s the one they redo because that’s exactly what I’m after

 

[letrbuck]

Yeah I noticed that the 77’s have been on a super sale lately. I’m hoping that’s the one they redo because that’s exactly what I’m after

From what I was told, the 77's replacement will be significantly more expensive

 

[hwy1strat]

From what I was told, the 77's replacement will be significantly more expensive

I hope it is, that should mean they put some pretty slick glass in it. I like the size and weight of the current one, but I want the primo Kowa glass that the others have

 

[sportsmans challenge]

A 663/4 would be a great size to stay with and just add a larger eyepiece, prominent flourite glass and a micro macro focus set up.

The 664 I had a handful of years ago was great, would pick out bedded mulies 1600 1700 yards out, wanted to try 884 and then tried 774 side by side and for size as well as great vies stayed with the 774.

Last year was talking to a marketing guy I have dealt with many times and he said the same as what has been on here about a mid 60's or so size that's similar to the 88 series with fluorite and better eyepiece.

 

[SikaSeeker]

FWIW the XD glass on a good example of a 664 is fantastic and it’d be tough to tell apart. They market it with “Prominar” like the flourite which is fair IMHO. Wonder what reason is for this, I’m guessing maybe fragility of the crystal and workability Vs the XD glass.

 

[Matt G.]

And now it was confirmed

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[SikaSeeker]

Just as I suspected.

 

[SikaSeeker]

Just as I suspected.

Kowa have uploaded 3 YouTube videos , start here

 

[SikaSeeker]

It has the dual focus system and looks like it uses the latest wide angle zoom , this will be a fantastic upgrade for the Big Eye customer.

Also has dual tripod mount a la 88/99.

The biggest drawback would seem to be the eyepiece upgrade means the 30x used on current 664 will not be usable as is & will require an adapter.

 

[Matt G.]

Looks like it has a 35x WA eye piece as well

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[Matt G.]

Just trying to compare specs but looks like it comes out to 53 ounces and 15 inches. Looks about same length as the 77? Had to go to the Eu link to get specs since the US didn't work yet.

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[SikaSeeker]

1.5kg stated in the video.
Link to specs

Kowa TSN-66A PROMINAR 25-60x angled Zoom Kit

TSN-66 PROMINAR 66mm PURE FLUORITE CRYSTAL SPOTTING SCOPE The TSN-66 PROMINAR is the newest member of Kowa’s PROMINAR family of spotting scopes, boasting exceptional pure fluorite crystal optics that have earned Kowa global acclaim....

www.kowaoptic.com

Price is €2698 \ $3020

So not cheap

 

[S&S Archery (Rob)]

See my post here:

Kowa's new 66mm with Fluorite is finally here!

Roksliders!! Its finally here! We have been waiting for a 66m Fluorite Crystal spotter that uses the 25-60x eyepiece for years! And it does NOT disappoint! For the backcountry hunter, the TSN-66 spotting scope is the perfect balance between performance, weight and functionality. This new spotter...

rokslide.com

 

[CB4]

Glad I grabbed the 77 on sale! Thanks at @S&S Archery (Rob)

 

[Matt G.]

I am happy to see that the 77 is still very relevant. I was hoping that it would be more compact in size and weight. Glad to see the FOV stayed the same. I really wish with the new designs they would just integrate the arca swiss foot....

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[4th_point]

Exciting news for people who have been waiting for this new TSN 66 with crystal lens!

Might also be a good opportunity to pick up a used 65mm ATS/STS, 550, 660, or 770 as people try this new scope?

I thought for sure Kowa would make it a 67mm or 68mm to avoid confusion with the existing 660 XD. Should be interesting for vendors to explain the difference to customers.