Kowa optics is so clearly superior to all the others. It’s because no other company is as focused on producing the ultimate lens and the perfect viewing experience. Each Kowa scope and binocular delivers optical precision and refinement that has to be seen to be truly appreciated.

A track record of high performance.

Kowa began producing opera glasses, projector lenses and finally sporting scopes in 1952, and set out to re-think lens technology. They crafted binoculars that sold under the Bushnell brand and created the first prisms for scopes. They held the patent on the Z-Prism System that other makers quickly tried to copy when the patent ended. By the 1960’s Kowa’s optical performance was so superior, they were selected as the Official Scopes for Sports Shooting in the 1964 Olympic Games.

Word of their illumination and accuracy spread, and soon many armed forces operations were deployed with Kowa scopes and binoculars. Today, Kowa’s advanced products are utilized by NASA, and are standard issue on many Special Forces missions and for United Nations peace keepers. And our TD-1 integrated telephoto digital scope uses the advances we made for Single Reflex Lens Cameras to help wildlife photographers capture incredibly clear images.

What the pros are looking for.

Outdoor enthusiasts have recognized Kowa’s viewing experience can’t be duplicated. Bird watchers marvel at the remarkable detail. Hunters rely on Kowa’s enhanced brilliance and resolution under the most trying conditions. And target shooters are sold on Kowa’s uncompromised accuracy. In fact, David Tubb, National NRA Sharp shooting Champion for 11 of the past 12 years has relied on Kowa as his targeting scope.

Clearly a superior lens.

The heart and soul of any optical instrument is its lens. And Kowa’s is unique. They are the only optics manufacturer to use a special process to create true Fluorite crystal—a compound that eliminates the dispersion of color light waves that cause blur. Proprietary polishing and coating technology enhance resolution and clarity, and lenses with even microscopic distortion are destroyed. Anything less than perfect isn’t tolerated.

Take a look, you’ll be impressed.

The only way to experience Kowa’s clear optical advantages is to look through a scope or binocular. Then, look at all the thought and craftsmanship that goes into the housings. Each piece fits precisely. They feel good in your hand and against your eyes. And they’re perfectly balanced.

Inside and out, you’ve never seen sporting optics like Kowa. And you’ll never see better when you’re looking through one.

Kowa’s 820M series scopes and BD42 series binoculars are tough and accurate. They’ll stand up to the toughest terrain and weather in any climate condition. The 820M series scopes offer greater resolution with their 82mm objective lenses, and their high-impact poly-carbonate housing is lightweight, waterproof and compact. The BD42 binoculars are also compact and lightweight, and designed to provide professional-level performance from Schmidt-Pechan prisms with the exclusive C3 coating.

Designed to make sportsmen comfortable.

Ergonomic design is married to unmatched optical clarity in Kowa’s 660 series scopes and BD32 series binoculars. Size, shape and feature functionality have all been scaled for comfort as well as performance. The 660 series scopes feature 66mm diameter lenses that are larger than competitors, while the main body is compact and light weight. The BD32 binoculars are small in size, yet big in performance. A small form factor and textured grip make them convenient for a wide range of enthusiast activities.

We’ve hidden some of our best features.

The introduction of Realtree^TM Camouflage patterns on Kowa’s BD42, BD32 binoculars and TSN-602 scope makes these optically advanced instruments virtually invisible. This special pattern now gives sportsmen an advantage in the field they’ve never had before. They’re compact, lightweight and protected by durable, weatherproof housings. And all feature our unmatched optical clarity and precision focusing.