The brand new TSN-66 PROMINAR Series is the evolution of over six decades of Japanese optical design and technology. It utilizes the very best from Kowa’s optical heritage and benefits from features, technology and engineering developed by generations of Kowa optical experts.
The KOWA TSN-66 comes in STRAIGHT or ANGLED BODY ONLY versions, or STRAIGHT or ANGLED SETS that include the TE-11WZ II 25-60x PROMINAR Wide Angle Zoom Eyepiece - see options in drop-down list.
LEAD TIME ON SHIPPING THESE UNITS IS AROUND 7-10 DAYS!!
Product Information
Kowa TSN-66A or TSN-66S PROMINAR with 25-60x ZOOM KIT INCLUDES:
- Kowa TSN-66A PROMINAR angled spotting scope body, or
- Kowa TSN-66S PROMINAR straight spotting scope body, and
- TE-11WZ II 25-60x wide zoom eyepiece
COLOUR, THE WAY NATURE INTENDED.
When crafting the new TSN-66 PROMINAR series, Kowa went back to its routes in optical design. Routes which have made it one of the most popular spotting scope manufacturers in the world.
To enhance a basic fundamental feature that PROMINAR users enjoy every time they look through their eyepiece - Natural Colour.
Kowa has always prided itself on manufacturing optics that deliver a pure rendition of the view in front of the lens. Allowing you, the observer to explore and enjoy every detail of the subject.
An image free of negative optical distractions allowing you to immerse yourself into the scene in front of you.
PURE FLUORITE CRYSTAL OBJECTIVE
The new TSN-66 PROMINAR features a 66mm pure fluorite crystal objective lens - the true optical powerhouse at the heart of all PROMINAR flagship optics. This unique lens redefines the standards of colour brilliance and eliminates chromatic aberration for one of the most detailed views of the natural world.
HIGHER TRANSMISSION
Kowa engineers have improved the unique optical coatings applied not only to the lenses but also the prism in the new TSN-66 PROMINAR spotting scope series. The result is a spotting scope that delivers even higher levels of light wavelength transmission than its predecessor and most important of all, across the entire colour spectrum for the most natural colour of nature.
TOUGH, LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE
The TSN-66 PROMINAR now benefits from a 100% magnesium alloy structure, making it not only tougher but also lighter than its predecessor. A fully waterproof and nitrogen sealed shell plus an upgrade of Kowa KR coating applied to the objective lens which repels dirt, moisture and dust from building on the surface, makes the scope reassuringly rugged.
DUAL FOCUS PIN POINT CONTROL
The dual focus mechanism is the gateway to controlling the image between your eye and the scope. Exquisite engineering is refined to make operation flawless. Quick focus allows for fast action to bring your subject in to detail in just a few smooth revolutions, whilst Fine focus gives pin-point, finger-tip control offering the ultimate in focussing accuracy.
LOOKS AREN’T EVERYTHING, BUT…
The TSN-66 PROMINAR adopts the new ergonomic curves and form created for the recent TSN-88 and TSN-99 PROMINAR scope series. There is no mistaking this spotting scope is PROMINAR. Classic green with new and improved elegant styling and a comfortable shape designed to give the user the best experience and operation out in the field.
STILL THE KING OF DIGISCOPING
The TSN-66 PROMINAR retains its crown in the world of digiscoping, offering the photo enthusiast ultra long range telephoto photography options not possible in conventional photography. The improved coatings further enhance digiscoping performance even at the highest levels of magnification producing images that were once only achievable with high end DSLR systems. Kowa has an enviable line-up of dedicated and universal smartphone adapters to allow simple connection of most smartphone models to the TSN-66 PROMINAR, take highly magnified and detailed images and videos with your smartphone of the natural world.
DUAL TRIPOD MOUNT
A new dual tripod mounting system prevents the scope from slipping or rotating on the tripod shoe ensuring extra stability for long periods of use. A game changer for ultimate convenience and handling out in the field.
AIMING SITE
The spotting scope includes a new detachable aiming site that can be fixed on to the accessory collar to assist in locating your subject more rapidly. The lens hood also features a newly designed built in aiming site as a further visual aid.
SPECIFICATIONS:
TSN-66 PROMINAR: 66MM PURE FLUORITE CRYSTAL SPOTTING SCOPE
Objective Lens Effective Diameter: 66mm
Objective Lens Material: Fluorite crystal
Minimum Focusing Distance: 11.5’
Length 66A / 66S body only: 12.2” / 11.6”
Length 66A / 66S zoom kit (inc eyepiece): 14.4” / 15”
Weight 66A / 66S body only: 2.50lb / 2.54lb
Weight 66A / 66S zoom kit: 3.30lb / 3.35lb
Filter thread: 72mm
TE-11WZ II: 25-60X ZOOM WIDE ANGLE EYEPIECE
Magnification: 25-60x
Subjective field of view (degree): 55-69
Field of view at 1000m: 42-23m
Exit Pupil Diameter: 2.6-1.1mm
Relative Brightness: 6.8-1.2
Twilight Factor: 40.6-62.9
Eye Relief (mm): 17
Weight: 0.80lbs
Above eyepiece specification when attached to Kowa TSN-66 series. Specification changes when attached to other spotting scope bodies.
TE-80XW: 35X EXTREME WIDE ANGLE EYEPIECE
Magnification: 35x
Subjective field of view (degree): 80
Field of view at 1000m: 45m
Exit Pupil Diameter: 1.9
Relative Brightness: 3.6
Twilight Factor: 48.1
Eye Relief (mm): 17
Weight: 1.06lbs
Above eyepiece specification when attached to Kowa TSN-66 series. Specification changes when attached to other spotting scope bodies.
VIDEOS:
Great side-by-side comparison of the KOWA TSN-66 series spotting scopes compared to its peers, courtesy of S&S Archery.
Launch Video: