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Kowa BD II XD 8x42: price & specs

Kowa BD II XD 8x42. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: kowaoptic.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark46/100#7 of 15 in class

The Kowa BD II XD 8x42 is listed at $399 on kowaoptic.com as of 2026-07-25, #10 cheapest of 15 binoculars (median $339.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 46/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 15 in class.

Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest binoculars: Bushnell Engage X 10x42 — $149.95

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Is the Kowa BD II XD 8x42 a good buy?

At $399, the Kowa BD II XD 8x42 is #10 cheapest of the 15 binoculars we track, where the median is $339.95. On the spec sheet, its magnification of 8x is the lowest of the 15, its field of view ft 1000yd of 429 is above the median of the 15, and its eye relief of 17 mm is below the median of the 15.

Specifications

Price (US)$399 $399.00 USD listed on optics4birding.com (authorized Kowa dealer); Kowa's US store (kowaoptics.com) shows the same $399.00 current price against a $499.00 regular price. No US MSRP figure other than $399/$499 was published; the Kowa global site lists it at €499.00.
BrandKowa
Released—
Magnification8x
Objective lens (mm)42
Field of view ft 1000yd429
Eye relief (mm)17
Weight (oz)22.5
WaterproofYes
Prism typeRoof

Source: kowaoptic.com (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by optics4birding.com. Kowa's official global product page (kowaoptic.com, product #11898, "Kowa BDII42-8XD Binocular 8x42 BDII-XD") confirmed this exact 8x42 XD model and its technical sheet: Magnification 8x, Objective Lens Effective Diameter 42mm, Eye Relief 17.0mm, waterproof/nitrogen-filled. The authorized Kowa dealer Optics4Birding (SKU "BD II XD 42-8") corroborated the same model and supplied the US-format figures used here — Field of View 429 ft. at 1000 yds., Product Weight 22.5 oz., Roof Prism design — plus the price $399.00 USD, which matches the current price on Kowa's own US store (kowaoptics.com, regular $499.00). No manufacturer page stated an introduction year, so release/releaseDate are left null.

Is the Kowa BD II XD 8x42 worth it vs cheaper binoculars?

Kowa BD II XD 8x42 against its closest cheaper and pricier binoculars on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked

ProductPriceMagnificationObjective lens (mm)Field of view ft 1000ydEye relief (mm)Weight (oz)
Kowa BD II XD 8x42 this$3998x424291722.5
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42$374.998x4242617.223.3
Maven C.1 8x42$4508x4234119.524

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Kowa BD II XD 8x42 cost?

The Kowa BD II XD 8x42 has a US price of $399 ($399.00 USD listed on optics4birding.com (authorized Kowa dealer); Kowa's US store (kowaoptics.com) shows the same $399.00 current price against a $499.00 regular price. No US MSRP figure other than $399/$499 was published; the Kowa global site lists it at €499.00.), as of 2026-07-10.

How does the Kowa BD II XD 8x42 compare on price?

At $399, the Kowa BD II XD 8x42 is #10 cheapest of the 15 binoculars we track, where the median is $339.95.

What are the Kowa BD II XD 8x42's key specs?

Kowa BD II XD 8x42 (Kowa): magnification 8x, objective lens mm 42, field of view ft 1000yd 429, eye relief mm 17, weight oz 22.5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.

Price of record: $399 at kowaoptic.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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