Kowa 773 Prominar XD

[BridgerLake]

I'm looking for feedback on the Kowa 773 Prominar XD spotting scope. Does anyone own it? Has anyone looked through it? What is your opinion on the quality? How does it compare with the swarovski lines 65mm and 80mm? Have you done any digi-scoping with it?

 

[grizzly]

LAST EDITED ON Feb-27-12 AT 10:12AM (MST)[p]Check out this thread from a few weeks ago.

http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID27/2303.html

Awesome scope. I have one on order.

To my eyes, it is better than any scope on the market (except the Kowa 883). And I have looked through them side-by-side.

The 883 has pure flourite lens, which the 773 doesn't have. I still like the 773 for smaller size and decreased weight. The 773 is still better than Swaro HD 80mm.

Here are some reviews from the birding guys, they are the most particular about their optics.

http://www.optics4birding.com/kowa-tsn-773-spotting-scope-review.aspx

http://www.birdwatching.com/optics/kowa/kowa_prominar2009.html

Grizzly

 

[littlebighorn]

Bridger,
I have an 88mm and my son and I compared them against the Swaros side by side. To us they were superior and that is why we went with Kowa. I know a dealer in Central Utah that will let you look through both if you are interested. PM me if you want more info.