Kowa Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 specs and field of view
This Genesis 8x22 weighs only 11.1 oz, yet shows 429 ft at 1,000 yd and keeps 18.5 mm of eye relief. Close focus is 4.9 ft.
- Field of view
- 429 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18.5 mm
- Close focus
- 4.9 ft
- Weight
- 11.1 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.8 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 2: 429 ft
- 18.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 4.9 ft
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Who the Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 suits
Light weight suits long carries, and 18.5 mm of eye relief suits eyeglass wearers. A 4.9 ft close focus helps with near subjects on a pocket trip.
The calculated exit pupil is only 2.8 mm, so dusk views will be dimmer than with larger lenses, and the band is $500 to $1,000.
Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Kowa lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 specifications
Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 figures as Kowa prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x22 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 22 mm |
| Field of view | 429 ft at 1,000 yd (131 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° * |
| Eye relief | 18.5 mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft (1.5 m) |
| Weight | 11.1 oz (315 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 | 2.8 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 13.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 7.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 and its nearest rivals
Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 next to the 8x22 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowa Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 | 429 ft | 18.5 mm | 4.9 ft | 11.1 oz | 2.8 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Steiner Safari UltraSharp 8x22 | 375 ft | 9.8 ft | 8 oz | 2.8 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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 8x22 | 8x22 | 429 ft | 18.5 mm | 4.9 ft | 11.1 oz | 2.8 mm | Check price on 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 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 8x22 questions
Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22: does it work with glasses?
Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 has 18.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22: what does 8x22 mean?
Genesis Prominar XD22 8x22 magnifies 8 times through 22 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 2.8 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.