With large objectives and a high magnification, the Kowa 10x50 SV II Binoculars are optimized for long-range observations in all light conditions—from the predawn hours all the way through the last light of dusk.

To deliver its performance, Kowa employs anti-reflection fully multi-coated lens coatings on the oversized 50mm objectives, phase-correction coatings on the roof prisms, and oil-resistant exterior lens coatings that work together to keep the lenses clean and produce crisp, clear, and bright high-contrast images with accurate color representation. Added to this performance are an impressive eye relief and wide exit pupil that make the SV II comfortable to look through for long periods of time without causing eyestrain or the view to be vignetted even as light fades.

Complementing the optical performance are construction details that make these binoculars durable and comfortable to use. They have a lightweight polycarbonate chassis and are protected by rubberized armor that gives it a secure nonslip grip even in cold and wet conditions. The optical tubes are nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme temperature variations and environmental conditions. A one-piece ocular rainguard covers the eyecups as the binoculars hang around the neck and prevent rain and spraying water from filling them, and they attache to the included neck strap to prevent them from being lost on the forest floor.