MDOspreyers, I am partial to the Kowa scopes for many reasons but mostly cost. I cannot afford the more expensive ones. However, I have a Kowa TSN-821 scope body that is a year and half old. That's the new Kowa model with 45 offset and no flourite coating. It is in excellent condition. I have a problem with my neck that is making it difficult to use the 45 offset and I need to purchase a straight through. Therefore, I'd like to sell the one I have so I can buy the other. If anyone is interested, please let me know. Just to be clear, I am the scope body, but not the lens (since I can use it on the new scope). Also, I recently purchased a photo adapter for my scope and have found it to be excellent. My only disappointment is that by taking the lens off and putting the photo attachment on, I lost my ability to zoom and thus cannot get as close up shots as I would desire. I have taken some really neat pictures of Bald Eagles and Wood Ducks (just to name a few) though. Sue -- Susan Heath Fairfax County Centreville, VA sheath@erols.com