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Kowa BDII42-8XD 8x42 XD Wide Angle Binoculars

Experience Nature in Vivid Detail with Kowa BD II XD 42mm BinocularsThe Kowa BD II XD 42mm Binoculars offer exceptional optical performance and a wide field of view, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature like never before. With Kowa's XD lenses and rugged construction, these binoculars deliv...

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Overview

Experience Nature in Vivid Detail with Kowa BD II XD 42mm Binoculars

The Kowa BD II XD 42mm Binoculars offer exceptional optical performance and a wide field of view, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature like never before. With Kowa's XD lenses and rugged construction, these binoculars deliver stunning clarity and durability.

Key Features:

  • Objective Lens Diameter: 42mm
  • Magnification: 8x
  • XD Lenses: Kowa XD (high grade ED) lenses
  • Field of View: Wide angle
  • Close Focus: 5.9ft
  • Body Material: Magnesium alloy
  • Coating: Kowa KR dirt repelling coating
  • Waterproof: Yes, fully waterproof and dry nitrogen filled

Key Features

BDII42-8XD - Offering an ideal balance of magnification and field of view, the 8x model excels as an all-purpose optic for bird watching binoculars for adults, wildlife observation, travel, and hunting gear applications; It provides excellent detail while maintaining a steady, comfortable viewing experience

WIDE-ANGLE XD OPTICS - These binocular features legendary Kowa XD optics with high-grade ED glass rich in fluorite crystal for outstanding light transmission, sharp contrast, and natural color; The class-leading wide-angle field of view helps quickly locate subjects for outdoor observation

CLOSE-FOCUS PERFORMANCE - Designed as premium bird watching binoculars for adults, the BDII-XD series delivers remarkable close-focus capability down to just 1.8m, allowing detailed observation of insects, flowers, & nearby subjects; Excellent optics make these binoculars ideal for nature study, travel, & astronomy

RUGGED & READY FOR ADVENTURE - Built with a lightweight magnesium alloy chassis & protective rubber armor, this hunting binocular is nitrogen filled to resist fogging; Kowa's KR coating repels dirt, moisture, and debris, making this travel binocular dependable in changing weather and demanding outdoor environments

ENGINEERED FOR COMFORT & PRECISION - A smooth aluminum focus wheel, twist-up eyecups, ergonomic bridge design, and diopter adjustment system provide comfortable, accurate viewing; This adventure-ready binocular comes with a binocular strap, rainguard, objective lens caps, soft case included

Specifications

Magnification
8x
Objective Lens Diameter
42mm
Lens Type
Fluorite-rich XD Lenses
Lens Coating
KR Coating
Body Material
Magnesium Alloy
Warranty
Limited Lifetime

Frequently Asked Questions

These binoculars are equipped with Fluorite-rich XD Lenses, designed to offer high optical quality.
Yes, they feature KR Coating, which helps to repel dirt and fluids, making maintenance easier.
The binoculars are built with a magnesium alloy body, contributing to both a lightweight and durable design.
They provide an impressive close focus, allowing users to observe nearby subjects in detail, alongside a wide field of view.
The Kowa BDII42-8XD binoculars come with a limited lifetime warranty.

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