Kowa TSN 883 Prominar Spotting Scope Set

Description

Overview

This is a complete, field ready Kowa 88 kit centered on the TSN 883 Prominar. The set is built for premium observation and digiscoping with modular reach, astro compatibility, and a fitted stay on case for protection in use. Condition across all components is mint and fully functional.

Core specifications

• TSN 883 Prominar body with 88 mm pure fluorite crystal objective, magnesium alloy chassis, waterproof and nitrogen sealed construction, dual focus controls for rapid and fine adjustment, twist out sunshade, push button eyepiece lock, accessory collar for system adapters, and a rotating tripod foot with standard sockets. Minimum focus 5.0 m. Body length without eyepiece 343 mm. Body weight 1,520 g. Front filter thread 95 mm.
• TE 11WZ wide zoom eyepiece delivering 25 to 60x on TSN 883 with constant 17 mm eye relief and a twist up eyecup. Field at 1,000 m is 42 to 23 m. Real field is 2.4 to 1.32 degrees. Optical design uses 2 XD elements. Physical length 111 mm. Weight 370 g.
• TSN EX16 extender providing a 1.6x multiplication factor between body and eyepiece. With TE 11WZ on TSN 883 the working range becomes 40 to 96x. Coatings are optimized so light loss is kept under 5 percent.
• TSN AS 1.25K astro adapter accepting standard 31.75 mm astronomy eyepieces. Knurled screws secure eyepieces quickly. Focus reach depends on individual eyepiece design and can be combined with EX16 for additional range.
• C 881 fitted stay on case in three piece nylon construction tailored for the TSN 883 angled body. It preserves access to the focus wheels and both ends and includes a shoulder strap. Approximate case weight 260 g.
• TSN IPX RP iPhone X XS Otterbox photo adapter a slim, shock absorbing phone case that mounts directly to compatible Kowa eyepieces for photo or video. This listing includes two adapters so you can pair the phone with two eyepiece interfaces as needed.

Included in this set

• Kowa TSN 883 Prominar spotting scope body with objective cap
• Kowa TE 11WZ eyepiece with front and rear caps
• Kowa TSN EX16 1.6x extender with caps
• Kowa TSN AS 1.25K astro eyepiece adapter
• Kowa C 881 fitted stay on case with shoulder strap
• Kowa TSN IPX RP iPhone X XS Otterbox photo adapter with two adapters
• B+W 95mm Clear UV MRC filter

Condition

Mint across all items. Perfectly working. No scratches, no mold, no haze, no fungus. Smooth focus and precise controls. Optics are clean and clear.

Compatibility notes

• TE 11WZ, EX16, and AS 1.25K are designed for Kowa bayonet bodies in the same family and integrate cleanly with TSN 883.
• The iPhone adapter is specific to iPhone X and iPhone XS and requires the supplied adapters for the intended eyepieces.

Use tips

• Run TE 11WZ for general use. Add EX16 when you need the extra reach and conditions are steady.
• Use AS 1.25K to experiment with 31.75 mm astronomy eyepieces. Confirm focus travel with each eyepiece on the bench before field use.
• Leave C 881 on the body for protection during transport and while mounted on a tripod.

Complete set contents

Kowa TSN 883 Prominar body, Kowa TE 11WZ wide zoom eyepiece, Kowa TSN EX16 1.6x extender, Kowa TSN AS 1.25K astro adapter, Kowa C 881 fitted stay on case, Kowa TSN IPX RP iPhone X and iPhone XS Otterbox photo adapter with two adapters. All items are mint, perfectly working, no scratches, no mold, no haze, no fungus, smooth focus.

TSN 883 Prominar body specifications

• Objective diameter 88 mm pure fluorite crystal
• Body material magnesium alloy
• Weather sealing waterproof to field standard and nitrogen purged
• Optical coatings high transmission multilayer with C3 prism coating and KR protective coating on the objective
• Focusing dual focus quick wheel and fine wheel
• Sunshade twist out design
• Eyepiece interface Kowa bayonet with push button lock and release
• Accessory collar accepts Kowa system adapters and extenders
• Tripod foot rotating with standard sockets 1 over 4 20 and 3 over 8 16
• Aiming aid shallow sight grooves on the hood
• Minimum focus distance 5.0 m
• Body length without eyepiece 343 mm
• Body weight 1,520 g
• Front filter thread 95 mm

TE 11WZ eyepiece specifications

• Magnification on TSN 883 25 to 60x
• Eye relief 17 mm constant with twist up eyecup
• Field at 1,000 m 42 m to 23 m
• Real field 2.4 degrees to 1.32 degrees
• Optical design includes 2 XD elements
• Physical length 111 mm
• Weight 370 g
• Exit pupil on TSN 883 3.5 mm at 25x and 1.5 mm at 60x

TSN EX16 extender specifications

• Magnification factor 1.6x placed between body and eyepiece
• Resulting range with TE 11WZ on TSN 883 40 to 96x
• Transmission penalty under 5 percent due to advanced coatings
• Mounting position between scope body and eyepiece using Kowa interfaces

TSN AS 1.25K astro adapter specifications

• Eyepiece interface 31.75 mm astronomy standard
• Retention knurled fixing screws for quick swaps
• Use together with EX16 supported
• Focus reach depends on individual eyepiece focal plane

C 881 fitted stay on case specifications

• Construction three piece nylon stay on design
• Fit tailored for TSN 883 angled body
• Access preserved to focus wheels and both optical ends
• Included shoulder strap
• Approximate case weight 260 g

TSN IPX RP iPhone adapter specifications

• Phone compatibility iPhone X and iPhone XS
• Case style slim Otterbox form with shock absorbing interior
• Use photo and video through compatible Kowa eyepieces
• Controls full access to buttons and ports
• Bundle contents phone case plus two eyepiece adapters included in this set

Condition

All items are mint and fully functional. No scratches, no mold, no haze, no fungus. Focus action is smooth, controls are precise, and optics are clean and clear.