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Kowa TSN-EX16 1.6x Magnification Extender
The Kowa TSN-EX16 1.6x Magnification Extender boosts the power of your Kowa TE-11WZ II eyepiece by a factor of 1.6x, providing a significant increase in reach for TSN-99, TSN-88, TSN-77, and TSN-66 series spotting scopes. Kowa states superb optical performance at even the highest magnifications, for long range observation and digiscoping of both terrestrial and astronomical subjects.
1.6x Magnification for TSN-99, 88, 77 & 66 Scopes
The extender is easily mounted to the applicable spotting scope body and is used with the TE-11WZ II zoom eyepiece, increasing its zoom range by 1.6x. This lets you see finer detail on distant subjects without changing eyepieces.
Engineered for Long-Range Observation and Digiscoping
The TSN-EX16 is built not only for visual use but also for high-magnification photography. It features an accessory collar that makes it compatible with Kowa digiscoping adapters for super telephoto photography.
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How does the Kowa TSN-EX16 change the magnification of my TE-11WZ II eyepiece?
The Kowa TSN-EX16 increases the zoom range of the TE-11WZ II eyepiece by 1.6x. The resulting range depends on the scope body it is used on.
Which Kowa spotting scopes are compatible with the TSN-EX16 extender?
The Kowa TSN-EX16 is specifically designed to be compatible with the following Kowa spotting scope series:
- TSN-99 Series
- TSN-88 Series
- TSN-77 Series
- TSN-66 PROMINAR Series
It is used in conjunction with the Kowa TE-11WZ II zoom eyepiece.
As a birdwatcher with a TSN-99 scope, how will the TSN-EX16 help me identify distant subjects?
The 1.6x increase of the TE-11WZ II zoom range lets you see finer detail on distant subjects, and Kowa describes the extender as suited to long range observation.
Can I use the Kowa TSN-EX16 for digiscoping astronomical subjects with my TSN-88 scope?
Yes. Kowa describes the TSN-EX16 as suited to digiscoping of both terrestrial and astronomical subjects, and its accessory collar makes it compatible with Kowa digiscoping adapters.
Will the Kowa TSN-EX16 degrade the image quality of my PROMINAR scope?
Kowa states superb optical performance at even the highest magnifications. Kowa does not publish separate optical figures for the extender.
What is the difference between the Kowa TSN-EX16 and the TSN-EX16S?
The TSN-EX16 is for the TSN-99/88/77/66 series with the TE-11WZ II eyepiece. The TSN-EX16S is for the TSN-82SV/660M/600 series with the TE-9Z eyepiece. Choose the one listed for your scope body.
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| UPC |
879110000947 |
| Warranty |
Kowa Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner (authorized North American retailer) |
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Kowa Limited Lifetime Warranty
