Swaro ATX vs ATS

[Toaster42]

I'm looking at upgrading my spotting scope from a Gen 1 Razor to something from the Big 3 (Leica, Zeiss, Swaro.) I've been looking mainly at Swaro's and I'm just wondering what the differences are in the ATX system versus the ATS?

 

[OutdoorsMD]

They are both great glass. The atx is their newer modular system which allows you to change the objective lens with the eyepiece and vice versa. The glass on the atx is slightly better in my opinion but you will probably notice less difference between the atx and ats than between the razor and ats.

 

[Toaster42]

As far as the ATS, is there a benefit to the 25-50 vs 20-60?

 

[handwerk]

I've had both and kept the 25-50w just seemed easier to get behind and use.

 

[Toaster42]

Ok, thanks guys for the info.

 

[Rent Outdoor Gear]

The modularity of the X’s is a big deal if you sometimes want a smaller or larger scope. The eyepiece is a lot more forgiving on the “X” spotters in my opinion. Not as critical to be in the perfect spot to see a full image. I used the ATS 20-50 x 65 a few weeks ago and found it to be somewhat underwhelming after using the X’s almost exclusively for the past few years.

It’s a great little scope, I’ve just been spoiled by packing the bigger objectives for most of my hunts.

Coop


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[gr8fuldoug]

In spotters it's the Big 4, don't forget Kowa

 

[Toaster42]

In spotters it's the Big 4, don't forget Kowa

I've never looked through a Kowa. What would be a comparable model?

 

[tdot]

ATX is fantastic glass, I love mine. But if you don't need/want the modularity option, I'd suggest there are better options. A Kowa 883 is cheaper/lighter then an ATX/65, yet IMO it can compete against the ATX/95.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

The TSN-883/884 are the best of the best

 

[Toaster42]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how these compare to either zeiss or leica?

 

[gr8fuldoug]

In the best spotters IMO it's a choice between Kowa and Swarovski

 

[Toaster42]

Gotcha, what do you run?

 

[Toaster42]

In the best spotters IMO it's a choice between Kowa and Swarovski

Thanks, after doing some research on Kowa I'm definitely leaning towards an 883. I never would have looked at kowa without the advice from this post, can't thank you guys enough!

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Thanks, after doing some research on Kowa I'm definitely leaning towards an 883. I never would have looked at kowa without the advice from this post, can't thank you guys enough!

Please feel free to give us a call, 516-217-1000, and we can discuss the Kowa with you

 

[Toaster42]

Please feel free to give us a call, 516-217-1000, and we can discuss the Kowa with you

When I get ready to buy, I definitely will.