Spotting scope help

[Lukeduke13]

Looking at the Zeiss conquest 85 spotting scope and the kowa 773. I can pick up the zeiss for about 500 or so cheaper. Is the kowa worth the extra? Wanted to see what you guys thought.
Thanks

 

[Spiral Horn]

A micro-quick search of previous threads came up with these, which you might find useful. Both spotters have also been reviewed on other sites.

ZEISS CONQUEST GAVIA 85

Looking at new spotting scopes. I have not had a chance to check this out in store. Does anyone have any thoughts or opinions on the Zeiss Gavia 85? thanks, Ryan

www.rokslide.com

Kowa 773 - Best Option

I am looking for my first spotting scope. I have done a ton of research on Rokslide and it seems like the Kowa 773 is highly rated and a good fit for my needs. Anything else I should consider in the $2000 price range? I know cameraland is a sponsor on Rokslide so I am going to contact them...

www.rokslide.com

Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85mm vs. Victory Harpia 85 Spotting Scope Reviews

Looking for reviews from folks who've used either piece of glass. What you liked, didn't like, would you buy again, value of Gavia vs. clarity of Harpia, weight issues, edge-to-edge clarity, etc etc. Thanks!

www.rokslide.com

 

[orhunter1]

Looking at the Zeiss conquest 85 spotting scope and the kowa 773. I can pick up the zeiss for about 500 or so cheaper. Is the kowa worth the extra? Wanted to see what you guys thought.
Thanks

I have been using Kowa 883 for few years to stargaze and watch wildlife and the optical quality is superb.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

I would rather have a Swarovski STS/ATS. It is the benchmark spotting scope that everyone was trying to beat for YEARS. It is still a top contender to this day. If it wasn't then Swarovski would discontinue selling them and focus on the X and new C platforms. But they haven't.

 

[Mykolaivka887]

I'd run with the Zeiss, but that's me.

 

[mother_plucker]

I've been looking at the Kowa vs the Swaro ATS/ATX and cant decide... these are tough decisions when spending this much money.

 

[eaglemountainman]

Kowa

 

[Matt G.]

Very difficult. i am running the kowa 774 due to price and balance of size. i think it is a great scope overall. if i were to do it again i may go with the ATS purely on size and weight. for the amount i use it the ATX is too much. The helical focus allows for compact packing vs the the finger nobs.

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[tdhanses]

I would rather have a Swarovski STS/ATS. It is the benchmark spotting scope that everyone was trying to beat for YEARS. It is still a top contender to this day. If it wasn't then Swarovski would discontinue selling them and focus on the X and new C platforms. But they haven't.

After owning both Swaro and Kowa, the ATS 80 HD with 25-50WA and the Kowa 773 with WA, i now only have a Kowa spotter, well 2 Kowa spotters. I’m not brand loyal, go with what my eyes like the best.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

FWIW we are offering the Kowa TSN-883 and 884's on sale for only $2,499.99 with the TE-11WZ 25-60x wide eyepiece