The Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 binocular is the first binocular to be given the PROMINAR brand name. Kowa’s 8.5x44 Genesis 44 binoculars have 4 XD glass lenses which, combined with the larger 44-mm objective lens size and internal convex lenses with special dispersion properties, greatly reduces chromatic aberration and yields a very bright image. The 8.5x44 Genesis 44 is a phase-coated roof prism binocular, with BaK-4 glass prisms and Kowa’s C3 prism coating permits near total reflectivity. The magnesium alloy frame helps limit the 8.5x44 Genesis weight to under 34 oz.

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Kowa Genesis 8.5x44 binoculars have 18.3 mm of eye relief and a locking diopter mechanism. With a 397-foot field of view at 1000 yards and a minimum close focus of just 5.5 feet, the optical performance of the 8.5x44 Genesis binocular won’t disappoint anyone! Kowa Genesis 44 binoculars are completely waterproof and nitrogen-purged to be internally fog-proof. All Genesis 44 binoculars are made with Kowa’s heavy metal-free, Eco-Glass.