Kowa BD II XD 8x42 vs Kowa BD II XD 6.5x32
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Quick take: The Kowa BD II XD 8x42 costs $29 less; the Kowa BD II XD 8x42 reaches farther (8x vs 6.5x); the Kowa BD II XD 6.5x32 has a wider field of view (525 vs 357 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Kowa BD II XD 8x426.8°
71 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.8 school buses
Kowa BD II XD 6.5x3210.0°
105 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.6 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Kowa BD II XD 8x42 | Kowa BD II XD 6.5x32 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$350 | ~$379 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Birding |
| Magnification | 8x | 6.5x |
| Objective | 42mm | 32mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 4.9mm |
| Field of view | 357 ft @ 1000 yds | 525 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 18mm | 17mm |
| Close focus | 5.9 ft | 4.3 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | ED | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 23.6 oz | 18.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 5.0 in | 4.9 x 4.6 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Kowa BD II XD 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Kowa BD II XD 6.5x32
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter