{"product_id":"kowa-tp-72ft-72mm-objective-lens-protection-filter","title":"Kowa TP-72FT 72mm Objective Lens Protection Filter","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 mm filter size for objective lens protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifically designed for Kowa TSN-66A and TSN-66S PROMINAR spotting scopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures oil and water repellent coatings to keep the lens clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafeguards the primary objective from scratches, dust, and moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKowa TP-72FT 72mm Objective Lens Protection Filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kowa TP-72FT is a 72 mm objective lens filter that provides essential protection for the pure fluorite crystal lenses of Kowa's TSN-66A and TSN-66S PROMINAR spotting scopes. Its oil and water repellent coatings make it easy to clean, and the filter helps protect the objective lens from accidental damage, which is not a defect covered by warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEssential 72mm Protection for Kowa TSN-66A \u0026amp; TSN-66S Scopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective lens is the most critical and expensive component of your spotting scope. Harsh environments (such as sand and salt at the coast), an accidental fall from a tripod or contact with a sharp object can cause irreparable damage to the lens and its coatings. The TP-72FT is a 72 mm filter that fits the filter ring and threads directly onto the front of your Kowa TSN-66A or TSN-66S, acting as a sacrificial barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis filter guards against a costly objective lens replacement; accidental damage is not a defect in materials or workmanship, so it is not covered by warranty. Its coatings repel oil and water, making it easy to clean, and Kowa says a protective filter drastically reduces the risk of objective lens damage, prolonging the life and optical clarity of your scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich Kowa scopes does the TP-72FT filter fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa lists the TP-72FT filter for the \u003cstrong\u003eKowa TSN-66A and TSN-66S PROMINAR\u003c\/strong\u003e spotting scopes, which feature a 72 mm filter thread on the objective lens housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIf I'm observing seabirds at the coast with my TSN-66S, how does the TP-72FT help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa names sand and salt at the coast among the hazards to an objective lens. With the TP-72FT fitted, salt spray lands on the filter instead of the objective lens, and its \u003cstrong\u003eoil and water repellent coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e make the filter easier to clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI accidentally touched the objective of my TSN-66A. Would the TP-72FT have helped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The oils from your skin can be difficult to clean and can damage delicate lens coatings over time. With the TP-72FT filter installed, any fingerprints would be on the filter's coated surface, which is specifically designed to repel oils and be cleaned easily and safely, rather than on the objective lens itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs damage to my objective lens covered by the Kowa warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Kowa Limited Lifetime Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. Accidental damage such as a scratched or chipped objective lens is not a defect, and damage from abuse or misuse voids the warranty. Kowa recommends a protective filter such as the TP-72FT to reduce the risk of this kind of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the Kowa TP-72FT and other Kowa filters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKowa makes its protection filters in different sizes for different spotting scope models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-72FT (72 mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e For TSN-66A and TSN-66S scopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-58FT (58 mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e For TSN-550 and TSN-55 scopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-95FT (95 mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e For TSN-88 scopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-105FT (105 mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e For TSN-99 scopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e879110002828\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective lens protection filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKowa TSN-66A and TSN-66S PROMINAR spotting scopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil and water repellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKowa Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner (authorized North American retailer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e72 mm filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/kowa-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKowa Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67954388664605,"sku":"KOW-TP-72FT","price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/kowa-tp-72ft-72mm-objective-lens-protection-filter-1_c6f0ceff-8f8d-40ce-ba41-f645b0973e0b.jpg?v=1793723895","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/kowa-tp-72ft-72mm-objective-lens-protection-filter","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}