In my opinion, the covers are quite disappointing, because they are thin and plastic, also, very impractical. As for the objective covers, Crossfire has them attached to the barrels with a rubber band and Kowa SV has them in two parts, individual for each lens. Especially on the Kowa SV, the white spots appear all over the surface, especially around the eyepiece (evaluated with a 7/10). The rubber coating on both is fine but tends to get stained quickly. I preferred the quality or armoring more on the Crossfire (evaluated with an 8/10) since it looks more aesthetic and well-made. Both are filled with Nitrogen and O-ring sealed for the fog and water resistance. These two binoculars were both introduced in 2012 and they are very similar in most of the characteristics. Vortex Crossfire 10×42 & Kowa SV 10×42 Eyepiece General Properties Both have a little line drawn in this section, which helps with the orientation when setting the diopter. The diopter setting is not tight enough on these two models and it can change the position quickly if we are not careful enough. Crossfire has a slightly shorter bridge, that is better for using with one hand. I have, however, evaluated both wheel's rotation with a good 8/10. The rotation on both is good Crossfire's focus wheel can rotate for almost two turns so it can sometimes take a little longer to get a sharp and clear image. The one on Kowa SV has a better surface to grip and that is why I have evaluated it better (8/10) than the Crossfire (7/10). The knob on both is big enough for using it with gloves on. The rotation on both is smooth and sturdy, is not too fast and does not feel loose. Vortex Crossfire 10×42 (Left) and Kowa SV 10×42 (Right) Focus Propertiesīridge Length (Without the Central Wheel Length)īoth have a central focusing system and right-eye diopter setting. Field of view is a bit wider on an SV and is actually above average for a 10x42 model of this price category. They have their lenses fully multi-coated, BaK-4 glass used on the roof prisms, providing high light transmittance.Ĭlose focusing distance is much sorter on a Crossfire, so it makes the binoculars more suitable for close observations. These two binoculars both provide bright and very detailed images. Unfortunately, the shake in your hands will be more noticeable than on an 8x42 configuration, but still within normal ranges. With 10x42 binoculars you will have a feeling of being more close to the object/action. In low light conditions they will perform worse, than the 8x42. These binoculars are excellent for observation in nature because they blend-in nicely with the surroundings due to their appearance.īuild quality of both binoculars is good.ġ0x42 configuration is perfect for bird watching and safari expeditions, since they provide a lot of details, are much better for the longer distances. The bridge has a typical red stripe in the middle, which can be found on several Kowa's binoculars.Ĭrossfire is coated in beautiful soft black and matted green rubber and has ellipse-shaped thumb rests on both barrels. On the underside of the binoculars, rubber is shaped in a way that provides a better grip and thumb placing. The rubber on SV is black and matted around the bridge. Crossfire is shorter and more ergonomically designed. Kowa SV is bigger and has its barrels extra long, narrow and made out of two pieces. The proportions of these two binoculars are very similar, the biggest difference between them is the size and the look of the armoring. Vortex Crossfire 10x42 and Kowa SV 10x42 Size & Weight I will compare these two models by their optical and external characteristics and make a comparison test with a help of 6 people. Soon after that, Kowa binoculars and other scopes gained great popularity all over the world and their binoculars became indispensable especially among bird watchers. Their massive production began after the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, where they provided their optical devices, mainly for the shooting events. Kowa is a Japanese company that started manufacturing spotting scopes and binoculars after the end of World War ll. The company is relatively "young" but grows constantly and has to offer more and more quality optical products. Vortex established its company in 2002 and to this day, they are still trying to preserve their basic ideology and mentality, that the service needs to be fast and professional. Both are offering a lot for their prices and are a good choice for anyone who wants to observe the details, large open areas, mountains, birds, etc. These two models are both brand's entry-level 10x42 binoculars, available at a reasonable price. In this article, I will compare Vortex Crossfire 10x42 and Kowa SV 10x42 binoculars.
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