Kowa BD II 8x42 XD Binoculars: Official wide angle binocular with advanced Kowa XD optical performance in a rugged compact body One of the stand-out optical features of the new BDII-XD series is their enviable large field of view, boasting class leading wide angle performance. Locate your subject rapidly with a wider view of your surroundings and sharpness right in to the corners of the image. With additional features including Kowa XD (high grade ED) lenses and close focus down to just 1.8m for the 42mm models and 1.3m for the 32mm models, the BDII-XD range sets a new standard of binocular in its price point. Affordable without compromise. Superior ED lenses for incredible optics The Kowa BD II series features ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses for superior optical clarity. Produced to the highest possible quality, Kowa’s lenses are specially crafted with fluorite crystal to completely cut out colour blur. All of this adds up to some of the best optics on the market, giving users s