KOWA SV III 8x42 Binoculars | 5.3 mm Exit Pupil | 20 mm Eye Relief

KOWA · Binoculars · 42 mm full size

KOWA SV III 8x42 Binoculars
5.3 mm exit pupil · 20 mm eye relief

Does the image go grey in woodland and at dusk? The KOWA SV III 8x42 answers with a 5.3 mm exit pupil and a relative brightness of 28.1 – plus 20 mm of eye relief for spectacle wearers.

Buy the KOWA SV III 8x42 binoculars – the bright all-rounder for woodland, dusk and long days afield

The KOWA SV III 8x42 binoculars are the classic full-size model of the SV III range – made for woodland birding, evening sessions on the stand and anyone who observes for hours without tiring their eyes. The 42 mm objectives gather considerably more light than a 32 mm compact: a 5.3 mm exit pupil, a relative brightness of 28.1 and a twilight factor of 18.3 are the numbers behind that. Add the longest eye relief in the series at 20.0 mm – the decisive argument for anyone who observes with glasses on.

20 mm eye relief – the full field of view with glasses on

Anyone who uses binoculars while wearing glasses knows the problem: you look through a keyhole and the edges vignette. The SV III 8x42 offers 20.0 mm of eye relief, the most generous figure in the entire range. With the eyecups twisted down you see the complete 7.2° field even behind strong lenses – no need to take your glasses off. The newly developed soft silicone eyecups lock in several positions and stay comfortable for hours.

Phase-corrected prisms and full multi-coating – natural colour, no cast

Kowa fits phase-corrected roof prisms throughout the SV III. They compensate for the phase shift inherent to roof prism designs and thereby preserve contrast and fine detail. Together with full multi-coating on every glass-to-air surface this produces an image with high light transmission and natural colour rendition – important when a plumage has to be identified correctly or when you assess an animal standing in shadow.

KR coating and waterproof housing – ready in any weather

The outer lenses carry Kowa’s KR coating: water beads off and dust and fingerprints adhere less readily. A single wipe restores a clear view – a genuine advantage in drizzle, fog or driving snow. The housing is waterproof and nitrogen-filled, so it will not fog internally when you move between cold and warmth. The grippy rubber armour absorbs knocks and holds securely in wet or gloved hands.

545 g in a redesigned body – balanced rather than bulky

At 545 g and 149 × 127 × 54 mm the SV III 8x42 is more compact than many binoculars in its class. The broad, smooth focus wheel operates with one finger and responds precisely – important when a bird changes distance quickly. Interpupillary distance adjusts from 56 to 72 mm and the dioptre correction sits on the right eyepiece. Beneath the centre hinge is a tripod thread for the optional Kowa KB2-MT adapter.

Key features – KOWA SV III 8x42

• 🔍 8x magnification with 42 mm objectives – the full-size format of the range
• ⚪ 5.3 mm exit pupil · relative brightness 28.1
• 🌒 Twilight factor 18.3 – reserves for woodland and evening hours
• 👓 20.0 mm eye relief – the longest in the SV III series
• 🌄 126 m field of view at 1'000 m (7.2°)
• 🔭 Phase-corrected roof prisms
• ✨ Fully multi-coated optics
• 🛡️ KR protective coating on the outer lenses
• 💧 Waterproof and nitrogen-filled
• ⚖️ 545 g at 149 × 127 × 54 mm · interpupillary distance 56–72 mm
• 🔩 Tripod thread – compatible with the Kowa KB2-MT (optional)
• 🏅 10-year Kowa manufacturer warranty + 2 years Swiss statutory warranty

Why 8x42 has been the best-selling binocular format for decades

If you are shopping for hunting, birdwatching or general nature binoculars in Switzerland, you almost inevitably arrive at the 8x42 format – for good reason. Eight-times magnification delivers a steady handheld image without a tripod and without shake. The 42 mm objectives gather enough light for dusk and dense forest. And a 126 m field of view stays wide enough to follow a raptor on the move. The KOWA SV III 8x42 implements this proven concept with phase-corrected prisms, KR lens coating and a redesigned, more compact body. Buy the KOWA SV III 8x42 binoculars at Swiss-Sale.ch – your Swiss specialist shop for optics with fast shipping.

Who are the KOWA SV III 8x42 binoculars for?

The SV III 8x42 is aimed at ornithologists, hunters, foresters, gamekeepers and every nature observer who values brightness and comfort – and it is particularly recommendable for spectacle wearers.