Kowa BD II XD 6.5x32

• Ultra-wide 10.00 ° field of view: The broad image makes it easier to pick up moving birds, scan woodland edges, and follow subjects without constantly repositioning the binocular.
• 6.50 x magnification with 32.00 mm objectives: This combination gives a steady, relaxed view with useful brightness, making the binocular well suited to close and mid-distance observation on hikes, in dense cover, or under changing light.
• Kowa XD optics and fully multicoated lenses: XD objective lenses help reduce color fringing, while the coatings support contrast and clarity, so fine feather detail and natural color remain easier to see.
• Close focus down to 1.30 m: The short minimum focus distance is practical for butterflies, flowers, and nearby wildlife, adding versatility beyond general birding and landscape use.
• Waterproof, fogproof construction: Nitrogen filling and sealed construction help the binocular stay reliable when moving between temperatures or using it in rain, damp woodland, or coastal air.

About the Kowa BDII XD Series

The Kowa BDII XD series is built as a family of wide-angle binoculars for users who want an expansive view without moving to a larger, heavier format. The range includes 6.5x32, 8x32, 10x32, 8x42, and 10x42 models, giving birders, hikers, and general nature observers a choice between compact handling and larger-objective brightness. Across the series, Kowa uses XD (ED) objective lenses to control chromatic aberration and maintain a cleaner, more precise image, especially around high-contrast edges.

Shared design elements include an aluminum focus wheel, twist-up eyecups, and right-side diopter adjustment, with a layout intended for straightforward field use. The 32 mm models focus as close as 1.3 m, which adds real flexibility for observing insects, plants, and other nearby subjects. Kowa also positions the series as suitable for astronomy and night-sky observation, where the wide apparent view helps create a more open, immersive image. With KR-coated lenses, waterproof construction, dry nitrogen filling, rubber armor, and a magnesium-alloy chassis used across the BDII XD family, the series balances portability, weather resistance, and optical comfort in a format aimed at active outdoor use.

About the Kowa BD II XD 6.5x32

The Kowa BD II XD 6.5x32 stands out within the range because it combines low 6.50 x magnification with an exceptionally wide 175.00 m/1000m field of view. In practice, that makes it especially easy to acquire subjects quickly and keep them in view, whether watching birds move through hedgerows, scanning open marsh, or following wildlife on a woodland trail. The lower magnification also helps deliver a steadier handheld image, which reduces fatigue during long observation sessions and makes this model approachable for users who value ease of use over maximum reach.

The 32.00 mm objective lenses and 4.90 mm exit pupil support a bright, relaxed image for daytime use and for the lower light often encountered at dawn, dusk, or under forest canopy. Kowa’s XD optics are paired with fully multicoated lenses to improve contrast and suppress distracting color fringing, helping fine detail remain clean at the edges of branches, plumage, and distant terrain. A 17.00 mm eye relief gives comfortable viewing, including for many eyeglass wearers, while the central focusing system keeps adjustments quick and intuitive in the field.

Physically, the binocular remains compact at 116.00 mm long and weighs 535.00 g, so it is easy to carry on hikes or keep ready around the neck for extended periods. Waterproof, fogproof construction with nitrogen filling adds confidence in wet or changeable weather, and the close-focus distance of 1.30 m broadens its role from general birding to insects, flowers, and other nearby natural detail.

About Kowa

Kowa’s origins date to 1894, when Hattori Kanesaburo Wholesale Store was founded in Nagoya, Japan. The company entered optical equipment manufacturing in 1946, beginning with spectacle lenses and opera glasses, and later changed its name to Kowa Company, Ltd. in 1960. Kowa released Japan’s first spotting scopes, the TS-1 and TS-2, in 1952, establishing an early presence in sporting optics.

Today, Kowa Company, Ltd. is headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan and is well known for binoculars and spotting scopes, including products under the PROMINAR line. Kowa spotting scopes were selected as official equipment for shooting events at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, a notable point in the company’s optics history. In this category, Kowa is particularly associated with advanced optical materials, including pure fluorite crystal in PROMINAR sporting optics and XD optical elements in binoculars designed to improve clarity and color correction.

Main Features

• Magnification: 6.50 x
• Objective lens diameter: 32.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 175.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (deg.): 10.00 °
• Exit pupil: 4.90 mm
• Eye relief: 17.00 mm
• Close focus: 1.30 m
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Length: 116.00 mm
• Width: 124.00 mm
• Height: 51.00 mm
• Weight: 535.00 g
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Body type: Single hinge
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes

Warranty

10 years. The Kowa BD II XD 6.5x32 is covered by a 10-year warranty.

In the Box

• Binocular
• Case
• Strap
• Objective lens caps
• Eyepiece caps
• Instruction manual