Used Kowa TS502 Spotting Scope
Condition & contents
| Grading | Optics completely free from marks, haze, scratches etc. Body oin good condition, showing signs of use but no damage, Excellent. |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Includes | Lens Cap |
At a glance: Kowa TS502 - compact 50mm travel spotting scope, 400g, nitrogen-purged.
About this lens
The Kowa TS502 is Kowa's compact 50mm spotting scope - part of the TS-500 series, designed for portability. Fixed 20-40x zoom or accepts various interchangeable eyepieces (check specific unit). A lightweight travel-and-hike spotting scope with Kowa's optical quality heritage.
Build & handling
| Type | Compact spotting scope |
|---|---|
| Objective | 50mm |
| Magnification | Variable with eyepiece (20-40x typical) |
| Weight | Approx. 400g |
| Length | Approx. 175mm |
| Waterproofing | Yes - nitrogen-purged |
| Eyepiece mount | Kowa TSN-500 series eyepiece mount |
Works with
- Standard 1/4"-20 tripod thread
- Kowa TSN-500 series eyepieces (TE-9Z zoom, TE-20H fixed 20x, etc.)
Best for
A compact Kowa spotting scope - 50mm objective keeps it light and pocketable for travel, while Kowa's optical heritage (known for their XD extra-dispersion glass in higher-end scopes) gives it better character than typical compact scopes. For serious distant-subject work a larger 80-99mm scope is better; for portability and travel the TS-500 series is a favourite.
Frequently asked questions
How does the TS-500 series compare to the Kowa TSN-770/880?
The TSN-770/880 series are full-size 77-88mm scopes with fluorite objectives - significantly larger, heavier, optically more refined. The TS-500 series (50mm) trades optical quality for portability. Use-case choice rather than strict upgrade.
Specifications
| Objective Lens | 50mm |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Straight |
| Eyepiece Type | Fixed |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Kowa |