TSN-55 Spotting scope
Travel Light – See Bright


55mm Objective – Explore Without Limits


Discover the groundbreaking, ultra compact TSN-55 PROMINAR, an exceptional spotting scope designed for those who seek adventure without compromising on optical quality.




Pure Fluorite Crystal Optics


The TSN-55 PROMINAR excels in its class thanks to Kowa’s exclusive use of PROMINAR pure fluorite crystal, which eliminates colour aberration to produce images of startling clarity and brightness. Whether you’re birdwatching or exploring vast landscapes, this scope ensures vivid, sharp, and lifelike visuals.




Dual Focus Precision


The spotting scope benefits from the PROMINAR dual-focus system that provides rapid and fine focusing adjustments, ensuring you can quickly adapt to changing scenes and capture intricate details with ease. This precision focusing system is a testament to Kowa’s advanced Japanese engineering and craftsmanship.


Superb ergonomics


The TSN-55 PROMINAR excels with superb ergonomics and user-friendly features, including a filter thread that accommodates the optional Kowa TP-58FT filter for enhanced protection, a versatile tripod mount for quick and secure attachment to any tripod or monopod and a smooth twist shunshade.

Eyepiece excellence – 17-40x optical zoom


The optical performance of the scope is improved by upgrading the eyepiece system on the scope body. The new incorporated eyepiece features high grade ED glass lens elements perfectly matched to enhance the performance of the 55mm pure fluorite crystal objective lens. The optical zoom delivered is an impressive and versatile 17-40x zoom. Also expands the field of view by up to a massive 52% compared to its predecessor, the TSN-550, allowing for a more immersive viewing experience.

Effortless Digiscoping


Forget your heavy, bulky photographic equipment. The TSN-55 PROMINAR transforms into a super compact powerful telephoto system with the addition of Kowa’s digiscoping adapters, compatible with both smartphones and DSLR cameras. This versatility system allows for seamless transition from viewing to photographing, capturing high-quality, long-range images with remarkable ease.


Accessory thread


Accessorize the TSN-55 PROMINAR by adding additional adapters via the eyepiece accessory thread including the TSN-CV88A eyepiece protection cap or the TSN-DA10 digiscoping adapter.


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TSN-55 kits
Kowa TSN-55A PROMINAR Angled Spotting Scope
TSN-55A 17-40x wide zoom angled spotting scopeDiscover a truly distinctive compact spotting scope with a 55mm fluorite crystal objective lens, designed to make your adventures genuinely unforgettable and immersive. At the core of the TSN-55A PROMINAR series spotting scope is a fluorite crystal objective lens. This mineral boasts extremely low dispersion, a feature that surpasses conventional optical glass. This unique quality allows Kowa to eliminate colour blur, significantly enhancing resolution and contrast. The inclusion of fluorite crystal is a hallmark of Kowa spotting scopes, reflecting decades of Kowa's optical innovation. With a length of just 255mm and a weight of only 965g, the TSN-55A PROMINAR is exceptionally compact, making it the ideal travel companion. The versatile 17-40x wide zoom eyepiece with ED lenses is perfectly matched to enhance the optical performance of the pure fluorite crystal objective lens. The TSN-55A PROMINAR embodies a philosophy, a lifestyle. An optic that enriches every experience. It's one of a kind. This compact spotting scope opens up new possibilities. No matter where your journey leads, the Kowa TSN-55A is the perfect travel partner. Its lightweight yet robust, fully waterproof, and nitrogen-filled chassis guarantees performance in the harshest conditions.

€2,298.00
Kowa TSN-55S PROMINAR Straight Spotting Scope
TSN-55S 17-40x wide zoom straight spotting scopeDiscover a truly distinctive compact spotting scope with a 55mm fluorite crystal objective lens, designed to make your adventures genuinely unforgettable and immersive.At the core of the TSN-55S PROMINAR series spotting scope is a fluorite crystal objective lens. This mineral boasts extremely low dispersion, a feature that surpasses conventional optical glass. This unique quality allows Kowa to eliminate colour blur, significantly enhancing resolution and contrast. The inclusion of fluorite crystal is a hallmark of Kowa spotting scopes, reflecting decades of Kowa's optical innovation. With a length of just 275mm and a weight of only 960g, the TSN-55S PROMINAR is exceptionally compact, making it the ideal travel companion.The versatile 17-40x wide zoom eyepiece with ED lenses is perfectly matched to enhance the optical performance of the pure fluorite crystal objective lens.The TSN-55S PROMINAR embodies a philosophy, a lifestyle. An optic that enriches every experience. It's one of a kind. This compact spotting scope opens up new possibilities. No matter where your journey leads, the Kowa TSN-55S is the perfect travel partner. Its lightweight yet robust, fully waterproof, and nitrogen-filled chassis guarantees performance in the harshest conditions.

€2,298.00

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