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The Kowa shows all the signs of coming from a photographic base. It has proper lens caps and bayonets just like a proper camera lens.
The quality of the optical coatings is remarkable. The glass literally disappears. The optical quality is superb at all powers. Leaving nothing to be desired.
The overall finish is excellent. As is the overall design and understated, cosmetic values. The two speed focusing knobs are wonderful to use and completely effortless. I hope they don't bend to copycat fashion, in future designs and go for the full body focusing ring. I have already said how well balanced the power [magnification] ring is on the superb, zoom eyepiece. 
The eyepiece can be fitted and removed without a struggle. With a release button designed for real, human finger tips. Not tiny hands with hardened finger nails. A red dot is provided to guide the user to correct orientation. So that the power scale is not hidden underneath the instrument once mounted. The magnification text is large enough and clear enough to be easily read without having to find reading glasses. Not carried over from similar models with duplicated text for two ranges of powers! The bayonet fitting, rear cap even has special mouldings to provide improved grip under all circumstances. Like having wet or sweaty hands. More careful thought being put into the finished design.
These are all signs of a manufacture which really cares about the whole user experience. Rather than being built down to a price in some anonymous, Chinese factory. To be moved by a chain of "box shifters" masquerading as online shops.It would be hard to find fault with the Kowa in direct, hands-on contact. It is completely at home in a smart, bricks and mortar shop manned by knowledgeable salespersons. Where the Kowa sells itself on sheer quality and the user experience. With flawless optics free of any suggestion of false colour.
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