Customer Reviews

Bushnell 7x 35mm Wide Angle Perma Focus Binocular

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4 star:		(3)
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2 star:		(1)
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Not all of the Permafocus Binoculars are this good, but these are fantastic. If you tire easily of adjusting the focus, you won't believe your eyes when you look through these. I have used these on the lake, baseball games and on the golf course. My son dropped a pair on the concrete and misaligned one lens. Luckily I had already purchased another pair and just had to return to the car to get them. I am writing this review because I am looking to buy yet another pair.

Buy and enjoy! You'll be glad you did! Besides, for this price, what have you got to lose??

I purchased the bushnell permafocus binocs several years ago well knowing the trade-offs involving the permafocus feature. Owning other optical equipment such as astronomical use binoculars and telescopes allows me to make an informed opinion. I'll start with the drawbacks: The optics are good but not top of the line quality by any means and because of that you'll see a significant drop-off of clarity toward the outermost edges of the field of view. Secondly, objects closer than 50' or so away are not going to be resolved with the crispness required to distinguish fine detail - bird watching or the like is not a strong point of this product. Thirdly, the permafocus is preset with a 20-20 vision focus - so if you are extensively nearsighted these binocs will not serve you well.
With that said, it is time for the advantages: The permafocus is immensely convenient in that it allows your eyes to do the focusing and not having to bother with a focusing knob - wherever you look the image will come into focus almost instantly. The field of view for this binocular is 578' @ 1000 yds - this is much more than most other binoculars - it is truly a panoramic view. The image quality is fairly clear and bright within most of it's field of view and is on par with other binoculars in it's price range and beyond. In addition, these binocs are sturdily constructed and relatively compact and light-weight.
I believe the advantages of this product heavily outweigh the disadvantages - easy to use, utilitarian, expansive views and fairly good optics at a very reasonable price rates 4 stars in my estmation.

I was leary of the Perma Focus feature as I purchased these binoculars. Yet, I still bought them for my father as a gift.

My father tried them out for the first time at a basketball game. He was having diffiulty getting good focus. Like me, one of his eyes is stronger than the other.

So, I explained how my Bushnell binoculars handle differences in focus between two eyes. I simply turn the diaptor adjustment ring on the individual eye piece.

I was surprised that these binoculars offer no such adjustment option! I guess the "Perma Focus" is supposed to take care of that.

Well, at least they work properly with 20/20 vision. So, I suggested that he use the binoculars with his glasses on. He then pointed out that these binoculars don't have the option to recess the eyecups. They are fixed as they are, making it nearly impossible to view with glasses!

I then looked into the return policy---too late for that. So, I called Bushnell as I know they have excellent customer service. They suggested that I mail the brand new binoculars in for inspection and to be sure to include a $10 check for return shipping and handling. Additionally, I am responsible for the S&H to send them the defective item. Well, at least I hope they are defective and not intentionnally designed to work this way.

Needless to say, I am not pleased with this product.

Unless you have near perfect vision, without glasses, or are considering these binoculars for a child, DO NOT buy them. For looking at scenery in the distance, they are fine. Move in to fairly large signs at perhaps 175 yards, like on the golf course in my back yard, and you will likely not be able to read them. I couldn't with these binoculars, even though I can read the signs with a pair of 7X35 wide angle binoculars that I purchased at a yard sale many years ago. Move in to a tree or bush to look at a bird from 50-75 feet, and you will be extremely disappointed. The image is very blurry. I just had a lengthy conversation with a rep from Bushnell, and that individual confirmed everything that I have said. If you have corrected vision, or need correction, these binoculars are NOT for you.

Our relative has an old pair of this Bushnell 7X35 Wide Angle Perma Focus Binocular which they use to view wildlife and track sources of wildfire in Wyoming mountains. We've been searching for a good quality binocular with affordable price. We're glad to have tried this and think this is the one. The focus-free design is great for glasses wearers. Durable design with good quality potics, perfect for wildlife or theater performance.

It took almost a month to receive, due to being on back-order, but it was well worth the wait! I was replacing an old pair of extra-wide sports angle Bushnell's I had used for 25 years. I was leery of the perma focus, but I wanted the extra wide angle. Well I tried them at a few NASCAR races and they worked perfectly. Three people in my party all used the binoculars and the focus was perfect for all three. Plus I wear mono focal contact lenses, (the lenses for each eye are a different strength), so I was a little worried what I would see. The view was prefect and in focus for both eyes. Plus I had lost a lens in one eye, at one race, and I still had perfect focus!! a Great price and a perfect view!!

I am very pleased with this product. I was looking for a binocular with a wide field of vision and this meets the need. I was a little concerned about the auto-focus capability and was afraid it wouldn't serve well for both near and far vision, but it does a great job. I would recommend this product and feel it lives up to the advance billing I found during my research.

These are great binoculars. Would never buy anything but perma focus again. We liked them so well, we just ordered two more pair. Nice size, perfect for bird watching. We also do a LOT of traveling and these are simply perfect in every way. I have used compared the view from these versus binoculars costing many times more. They are just as good in my opinion. Can't go wrong with these.

I really like the ease of use on these 7x35 Perma Focus binoculars. They make it easy to pass around for group viewing. The only negative is the objects viewed should be about 50 feet or more away.

These are great! My wife's eyesight is not good and is different in each eye, but we can share these binoculars and never have to readjust or focus! Everything is crystal clear no matter where you look. It's amazing how they work.