Locate birds quicker with a wider view of your surroundings and get edge-to-edge sharpness right to the corners of the image with Kowa BD II 8x42 XD Wide Angle Binoculars. These Kowa BD IIs have excellent optics that create bright, sharp, high-contrast images that emphasize natural colors of the birds you encounter. When combined with the especially wide-angle field of view of 429 feet at 1,000 yards this model gives every birder the edge during spring migration, or anytime. These Kowas feature XD lenses and other optics features that set a new standard for binoculars in its price point – they are affordable without compromise.
Kowa BD II 8x42 XD Wide Angle Binoculars feature enhanced optics starting with Kowa's premium XD objective lenses that utilize Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass to improve the binoculars' optical performance. The high-resolution ED glass has increased levels of fluorite crystal, the best material available for improved light transmission. The Kowa proprietary XD lenses are rich with fluoride crystal and fully multi-coated, plus the BD II roof prisms are phase-coated and reflection-coated for maximum light transmission to provide bright, sharp, high-contrast views with natural colors and detailed views of the birds you find.
Developed over decades, Kowa's lens coating technology further enhances the light transmission properties of all lenses so you can enjoy sharp images with natural color, high contrast, and incredible detail from dawn to dusk. Also, Kowa's hydrophobic KR coating on the external lens surfaces repel water, dust, and similar materials; plus these binoculars are waterproof and fogproof.
A fluid, responsive focus wheel delivers pinpoint accuracy when checking for details and following birds' movements, and the smooth-twist eye cups ensure optimum viewing for birders who wear eyeglasses and anyone without. The Kowa XD Binoculars feature a magnesium alloy chassis created by a sophisticated molding process that produces the strength of metal with the added benefit of reduced weight. The outer rubber armor layer protects the binoculars and provides a comfortable, secure grip with an increased level of durability.
Obviously, Kowa Binoculars are built to last and these lightweight, rugged binoculars feel good in the moment, while the advanced optics and wide angle views give you the sense that you have the right binoculars for birding. You can learn more about Kowa 8x42 XD Wide-Angle Binoculars – on sale now – at BD II XD – Kowa Sporting Optics (kowaoptics.com)