Kowa SV II 10x50

• 10x50 configuration: The combination of 10x magnification and a 50 mm objective lens gives this binocular the reach for scanning distant game or birds while maintaining a bright, steady image in fading light.
• Fully multi-coated optics: The lens coatings help preserve contrast and image brightness, which makes detail easier to pick out in woodland shade, overcast weather, and the first or last minutes of legal light.
• Roof prism design: The Schmidt/Pechan roof prism layout keeps the binocular slimmer and easier to carry than a bulkier porro design, making it more practical for hiking, travel, and general outdoor use.
• Nitrogen-filled waterproof housing: A waterproof, fogproof body resists internal condensation when moving between temperatures and keeps the binocular ready for wet weather field use.
• Long eye relief and central focus: With 19.50 mm eye relief, adjustable eyecups, and a central focusing system, the SV II 10x50 is easier to use with or without glasses and quicker to bring into focus on moving subjects.

About the Kowa SV II Series

The Kowa SV II series sits in Kowa’s binocular range as an all-purpose line for outdoor use, built for users who want practical field performance without moving into the company’s more specialized premium models. The series covers compact 25 mm models as well as larger 32 mm, 42 mm, and 50 mm versions, so it spans everything from travel and casual observation to more demanding hunting optics and bird watching use.

Across the range, Kowa gives the SV II family a consistent design: fully multi-coated optics, phase-corrected roof prisms, and KR protective coating on the lenses to support clear viewing and easier maintenance in the field. The bodies are lightweight polycarbonate with rubber armor, and the series shares a straightforward handling layout with a central focus wheel and adjustable eyecups. Waterproof, nitrogen-filled construction is a defining part of the SV II concept, making these binoculars suitable for woodland walks, hiking, range use, and general outdoor observation where weather and temperature changes are part of normal use.

About the Kowa SV II 10x50

The Kowa SV II 10x50 is the larger, low-light oriented full-size model in the series, designed for users who need more image brightness than a compact binocular can provide. Its 10x magnification gives useful reach for watching distant wildlife, checking terrain, or following birds across open ground, while the 50.00 mm objective lenses help maintain a brighter image when light levels begin to drop. The resulting 5.00 mm exit pupil makes this model especially well suited to dawn, dusk, and shaded woodland observation.

The optical layout uses a Schmidt/Pechan roof prism system and fully multicoated lenses, a combination that supports good contrast and a clean, practical image in a body that remains easier to pack than a traditional porro binocular of similar size. A field of view of 87.50 m/1000m balances reach with enough width for scanning and tracking moving subjects. The 19.50 mm eye relief is a strong advantage for eyeglass wearers, and the adjustable eyecups help users set a comfortable viewing position.

In daily use, the binocular is built around a central focusing system for quick adjustment and a right eye-piece diopter to fine-tune focus between the eyes. Its 740.00 g weight gives it enough substance for stable viewing without becoming overly burdensome on longer outings. With a waterproof, nitrogen-filled, fogproof body and a single-hinge design, the SV II 10x50 is a practical choice for hunting, bird watching, and general observation in mixed weather.

About Kowa

Kowa’s origins date to 1894, when the 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 is headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan and has built a long-standing reputation in sporting optics through binoculars and spotting scopes.

A key part of that history is Kowa’s role in scope development: the company 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. In today’s sporting optics range, Kowa is especially known for its PROMINAR products, including models that use pure fluorite crystal, as well as binoculars with XD optical elements. That background gives the brand strong credibility in observation optics where image fidelity and practical field design matter.

Main Features

• Magnification: 10.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 87.50 m/1000m
• Field of view (degrees): 5.00 °
• Exit pupil: 5.00 mm
• Eye relief: 19.50 mm
• Close focus: 5.50 m
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Body type: Single hinge
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Length: 178.00 mm
• Width: 133.00 mm
• Height: 60.00 mm
• Weight: 740.00 g
• Color: Green