The Kowa Prominar Genesis XD 10.5x44 binoculars are manufactured in Japan using the highest standards as well as the best quality components and optics available. It also means that these Kowa Genesis binoculars are aimed at the high end of the market designed to take on the best and likes of the...

I first checked these out at the B&H superstore on a visit to NYC. Yes, I found them to be heavy but this was counter-balanced by their ergonomic handling and their incredible light-gathering capabilities. As the salesman said to me, the weight was in that incredible Kowa glass.