Always at the forefront of optical excellence, the Kowa super telephoto lens/scope draws upon decades of advanced technology and development. A unique and innovative product designed to meet the huge challenges associated with telephoto photography. A truly compact and flexible and ulta portable telephoto scope system that does not compromise on optical quality. As with all Kowa Optics, the telephoto scope delivers simply stunning images made possible by a pure fluorite crystal lens and two XD extra low dispesion lenses producing the highest levels of sharpness and contrast. Enhanced weatherproofing ensures guaranteed performance in the toughest environments.
Kowa TP556 Prominar 500 F5.6 Fluorite Telephoto Scope Features
Responsive dual manual focus: The scope unit features dual manual focus rings incorporating quick and ultra fine focus options. You are in fill control of focussing. No more frustrating auto-focus hunting. The decision is yours, quickly and accurately focus on even the most challenging of subjects.
Unsurpassed flexibility - One Lens - Three Focal Lengths: The Kow telephoto lens is designed to meed the demanding needs of the telephoto photographer, featuring a unique, interchangeable focal length adapter system. Along with the standard 500mm f5.6, you may choose the bright 350mm f4 or for even greater telephoto work, the 850mm f9.6 adapter. Featuring XD lenses, these adapters deliver a level of sharpness worthy of the master lens. All three quickly and securely attach to the main lens unit and your camera body in seconds.
Supports multiple mounts: Nikon mount, Canon mount, Pentax mount, micro four thirds mount, Sony "A" mount.
Two Products in one: No more agonizing choices of what gear to leave behind - by attaching the optional bayonet fit TP-88C1 prism unit, you can quickly transform the telephoto lens into a spotting scope of the highest qualuty. The prism unit is built to accept Kowa's range of exceptional eyepieces (when using 500mm TX10 adapter) and when combined with the pure fluorite crystal master lens, they deliver an image of outstanding detail and contrast.
Compact and Portable: For the photographer on the move, the Kowa Telephoto lens offers an outstanding level of portability. By removing the lens hood and focal length adapter, the lens measures a mere 250mm (9.8'') in length. The design of the Kowa Telephoto Lens/Scope system delivers unrivaled levels of trans portability. Three telephoto lenses ranging from 350mm, 500mm, to 850mm and a spotting scopecan be carried in one small backpack. It's the perfect travel companion and first choice for telephoto expeditions. Travel by air, land or sea - whatever your destination. Out in the field, the Kowa Telephoto lens weight at just 1.9KG. It's a fraction the size and weight of other high end lenses with similar focal lengths and optical quality.
Always at the forefront of optical excellence, the Kowa super telephoto lens/scope draws upon decades of advanced technology and development. A unique and innovative product designed to meet the huge challenges associated with telephoto photography. A truly compact and flexible and ulta portable telephoto scope system that does not compromise on optical quality. As with all Kowa Optics, the telephoto scope delivers simply stunning images made possible by a pure fluorite crystal lens and two XD extra low dispesion lenses producing the highest levels of sharpness and contrast. Enhanced weatherproofing ensures guaranteed performance in the toughest environments.
Kowa TP556 Prominar 500 F5.6 Fluorite Telephoto Scope Features
Responsive dual manual focus: The scope unit features dual manual focus rings incorporating quick and ultra fine focus options. You are in fill control of focussing. No more frustrating auto-focus hunting. The decision is yours, quickly and accurately focus on even the most challenging of subjects.
Unsurpassed flexibility - One Lens - Three Focal Lengths: The Kow telephoto lens is designed to meed the demanding needs of the telephoto photographer, featuring a unique, interchangeable focal length adapter system. Along with the standard 500mm f5.6, you may choose the bright 350mm f4 or for even greater telephoto work, the 850mm f9.6 adapter. Featuring XD lenses, these adapters deliver a level of sharpness worthy of the master lens. All three quickly and securely attach to the main lens unit and your camera body in seconds.
Supports multiple mounts: Nikon mount, Canon mount, Pentax mount, micro four thirds mount, Sony "A" mount.
Two Products in one: No more agonizing choices of what gear to leave behind - by attaching the optional bayonet fit TP-88C1 prism unit, you can quickly transform the telephoto lens into a spotting scope of the highest qualuty. The prism unit is built to accept Kowa's range of exceptional eyepieces (when using 500mm TX10 adapter) and when combined with the pure fluorite crystal master lens, they deliver an image of outstanding detail and contrast.
Compact and Portable: For the photographer on the move, the Kowa Telephoto lens offers an outstanding level of portability. By removing the lens hood and focal length adapter, the lens measures a mere 250mm (9.8'') in length. The design of the Kowa Telephoto Lens/Scope system delivers unrivaled levels of trans portability. Three telephoto lenses ranging from 350mm, 500mm, to 850mm and a spotting scopecan be carried in one small backpack. It's the perfect travel companion and first choice for telephoto expeditions. Travel by air, land or sea - whatever your destination. Out in the field, the Kowa Telephoto lens weight at just 1.9KG. It's a fraction the size and weight of other high end lenses with similar focal lengths and optical quality.
