Kowa Genesis Prominar XD22 10x22 specs and field of view
At 11.5 oz, this Genesis 10x22 carries 10x power with 16 mm of eye relief and a 344 ft field of view at 1,000 yd.
- Field of view
- 344 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 4.9 ft
- Weight
- 11.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 4.9 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Genesis Prominar XD22 10x22 suits
Eye relief of 16 mm suits eyeglass wearers, and 11.5 oz suits a pocket or a long hike. A 4.9 ft close focus helps with near subjects.
The calculated exit pupil is 2.2 mm, so low light is its weak point, and the maker list price band is $500 to $1,000.
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Genesis Prominar XD22 10x22 specifications
Genesis Prominar XD22 10x22 figures as Kowa prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x22 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 22 mm |
| Field of view | 344 ft at 1,000 yd (105 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft (1.5 m) |
| Weight | 11.5 oz (325 g) |
| Length | 1.5 in (105 mm) |
| Width | 4.3 in (110 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof, nitrogen filled |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 2.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 14.8 * |
| Relative brightness | 4.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Other sizes of the Genesis
Kowa makes the Genesis in 6 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowa Genesis Prominar XD22 10x22 | 10x22 | 344 ft | 16 mm | 4.9 ft | 11.5 oz | 2.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Kowa Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 | 8x22 | 429 ft | 18.5 mm | 4.9 ft | 11.1 oz | 2.8 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Kowa Genesis Prominar 8x33 | 8x33 | 420 ft | 15 mm | 4.9 ft | 20.8 oz | 4.1 mm | |
| Kowa Genesis Prominar 10x33 | 10x33 | 357 ft | 15 mm | 4.9 ft | 20.8 oz | 3.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Kowa Genesis Prominar 8.5x44 | 8.5x44 | 368 ft | 18.5 mm | 5.6 ft | 33.2 oz | 5.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Kowa Genesis Prominar 10.5x44 | 10.5x44 | 326 ft | 16 mm | 5.6 ft | 33.2 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Genesis Prominar XD22 10x22 questions
Genesis Prominar XD22 10x22: does it work with glasses?
Genesis Prominar XD22 10x22 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Genesis Prominar XD22 10x22: what does 10x22 mean?
Genesis Prominar XD22 10x22 magnifies 10 times through 22 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 2.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.