Kowa GENESIS 10X22 with XD-Lens

• XD objective lenses: Kowa’s XD glass helps reduce chromatic aberration, so fine detail stays cleaner and high-contrast edges show less color fringing in daylight observation.
• Compact 10x format: The 10x magnification gives more reach for distant subjects, while the 22 mm pocket-sized body remains easy to carry for travel, hiking, and everyday field use.
• Roof prism design with full multi-coating: The slim Schmidt/Pechan prism system keeps the binocular compact, while the coatings support better contrast and a brighter, clearer image in practical outdoor use.
• Nitrogen-filled waterproof housing: The sealed construction helps the binocular cope with rain, humidity, and temperature changes while resisting internal fogging during outdoor use.
• Dual-hinge body: The folding design packs down efficiently and sits securely in the hand, making it a practical choice when space and weight matter.

About the Kowa Genesis Series

Kowa Genesis is the company’s flagship binocular series, built for users who want premium optical performance in a field-ready design. Across the range, Kowa offers Genesis models in 44 mm, 33 mm, and 22 mm classes, giving the series a broad spread from full-size observation binoculars to compact travel formats. The common thread is Kowa’s use of XD objective lenses, made from high-resolution ED glass containing fluorite crystal, which helps control color fringing and preserve fine detail.

The series is designed for observing the natural world and for general outdoor use, including travel, where image quality and dependable handling matter as much as portability. Genesis models use roof prisms with Kowa C3 prism coatings, and the lenses feature KR coating to help resist dirt and residue. Kowa also describes the range as waterproof and filled with dry nitrogen to prevent fogging, reflecting a design approach focused on practical field use rather than display-case refinement. In short, the Genesis family combines compact roof-prism construction with Kowa’s higher-grade optical technologies for users who want a binocular that is easy to carry but still clearly positioned above entry-level designs.

About the Kowa GENESIS 10X22 with XD-Lens

The Kowa GENESIS 10X22 with XD-Lens is the most reach-focused version of Kowa’s compact Genesis format. With 10x magnification and a 22 mm objective lens, it is aimed at users who want a genuinely portable binocular but still need more detail on distant subjects than an 8x pocket model typically provides. That makes it well suited to travel, hiking, wildlife observation in good light, and general outdoor use where low weight matters.

Kowa’s XD objective lenses are central to this model’s appeal. In practical terms, they help keep edges cleaner and improve detail separation in branches, feathers, building lines, and other high-contrast subjects that can reveal color fringing in lesser compact binoculars. The roof - Schmidt/Pechan prism layout keeps the body slim, while the fully multicoated optics support contrast and image clarity. A 105.00 m/1000m field of view gives a useful balance between reach and subject tracking, so the binocular does not feel overly narrow for a 10x compact.

The handling is equally important. At 325.00 g and with a dual-hinge body, it folds down neatly for storage in a jacket pocket or small bag. The central focusing system keeps operation simple and quick, while the central diopter adjustment allows the image to be tuned to the user’s eyesight. The 15.00 mm eye relief is practical for many users, and the nitrogen-filled waterproof construction helps the binocular stay ready for changing weather and temperature shifts outdoors.

About Kowa

Kowa traces its origins 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. Today, the company remains headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.

In sporting optics, Kowa is particularly known for binoculars and spotting scopes under the PROMINAR name. Its optical reputation is closely tied to the use of pure fluorite crystal in PROMINAR products and to XD optical elements in binoculars such as the Genesis series. Kowa also has a long history in field optics development: it released Japan’s first spotting scopes, the TS-1 and TS-2, in 1952, and Kowa spotting scopes were selected as official equipment for shooting events at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. That background gives the brand particular credibility in observation optics where image fidelity and mechanical reliability are both important.

Main Features

• Magnification: 10.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 22.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Field of view: 105.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (deg.): 6.00 °
• Exit pupil: 2.20 mm
• Eye relief: 15.00 mm
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Central
• Body type: Dual hinge
• Length: 106.00 mm
• Width: 112.00 mm
• Height: 43.00 mm
• Weight: 325.00 g
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Color: Green / Black

Warranty

5 years. This warranty period is stated for this binocular and applies as the product’s specified manufacturer warranty term.

In the Box

• Binocular
• Stay-on floppy caps and rainguard
• Neck strap
• Protective case
• Cleaning cloth