Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 XD DCF

Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 XD DCF

The flagship binoculars from Kowa's binoculars collection with 8.5x magnification offer excellent image quality even for the most demanding enthusiast.

The Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 is ideal for nature and bird watching.

This Kowa Genesis binoculars has a slightly unusual 44mm front lens. This is said to be 10% brighter than the 42mm front lens version, making the binoculars more functional, especially in the poorest viewing conditions. However, the slightly larger front lens does not significantly increase the size of the binoculars, so it is not noticeable when holding the binoculars in your hands.

In addition to the smaller front lens size, the binoculars also have a smaller magnification of 8.5x. This half-magnitude of magnification adds a little extra dimension to your viewing experience. A target at 100 meters looks the same to you with binoculars as it would to the naked eye at 11.8 meters. That's a difference of just over half a meter compared to 8x magnification.

Key features

• Prominar XD lenses
• Diopter adjustment lock
• Filter thread on front lenses
• Waterproof
• Closest focusing distance 1.7m

The soft focus ring is quite large and fits easily under the index finger. Focusing from the closest focusing distance to infinity requires approximately 550 degrees, or one and a half (1.5) rotations of the focus ring.

The comfortable adjustable eyecups provide 18.3mm of eye relief, which is enough for many types of eyeglasses. Unlike other Kowa binoculars, the diopter adjustment of these binoculars has a lock. Usually, the diopter adjustment rings are stiff to move, but this further prevents accidental rotation of the diopter ring. The binoculars have a 46mm filter thread in front of the front lenses.

The binoculars lack a tripod thread, but with the help of a universal binocular adapter, you can attach the binoculars to a tripod or a tripod stand.

Genesis/XD series binoculars are naturally waterproof and filled with nitrogen gas.

• C3 and phase correction coatings. Fluoride crystals used in the lenses, which improve image color reproduction and contrast
• The prism's reflective surface uses a dielectric coating that provides over 99% reflectivity. This enables a bright and tonal image
• Completely waterproof, nitrogen-filled
• Rubber coated
• Screw-on eyecups
  
  

Recommended use
Hunting, bird watching

Specifications:

• Magnification factor: 8.5x
• Lens diameter: 44 mm
• Field of view (degrees): 7°
• Apparent field of view (degrees): 56°
• Field of view at 1000m distance: 122.3 m
• Exit pupil: 5.2 mm
• Eye relief: 18.3 mm
• Closest focusing distance: 1.7 m
• Relative brightness: 27
• Dimensions: 165 x 138 x 64 mm
• Weight: 940g
• Warranty: 10 years

In addition to the binoculars, the following are included: bag, strap and plugs