Celestron Regal ED 10x42 vs Kowa BD II XD 10x42
Quick take: The Celestron Regal ED 10x42 has a wider field of view (319 vs 315 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Celestron Regal ED 10x426.1°
64 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.6 school buses
Kowa BD II XD 10x426.0°
63 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.6 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Celestron Regal ED 10x42 | Kowa BD II XD 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$380 | ~$380 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Birding |
| Magnification | 10x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.2mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 319 ft @ 1000 yds | 315 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 16.6mm | 15mm |
| Close focus | 6.5 ft | 5.9 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | ED | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 25.6 oz | 24 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 5.0 in | 5.6 x 5.0 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Celestron Regal ED 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Kowa BD II XD 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter