Bushnell Legend 8x42 Waterproof Binocular

by Bushnell

Product Features

• Ideal for hunting, general use, outdoor, stadium sports, and bird watching
• Waterproof, fogproof, and fully multi-coated lens
• Twist-up eyecups
• Magnification: 8x
• Objective lens: 42mm

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Our Legend series binoculars should be on the wish list of any serious outdoor enthusiast. Powerful magnification and crystal clear BaK-4 optics deliver a full range of color and clarity - images like no other in their class. Pick them up and you'll instantly notice how nicely balanced the solid, grippy rubber-armored design is. O-ring sealed and nitrogen-purged for total protection from the elements - the Legend series also features Rainguard, a patented Bushnell lens-coating technology that offers remarkable fogproof performance. Rain or shine. Dusk to dawn. Legend binoculars set a standard that other similarly priced products cannot match.

Specifications for this Bushnell binocular include:

• Magnification: 8x
• Objective lens: 42mm
• Field of view at 1,000 yards: 330 feet

Tech Talk
Objective Lens: The diameter of the objective or front lens. The larger the objective lens, the more light that enters the binocular, and the brighter the image.

Field of View (F.O.V.): The side-to-side measurement of the circular viewing field or subject area. It is defined by the width in feet or meters of the area visible at 1000 yards or meters. A wide angle binocular features a wide field of view and is better for following action. Generally, the higher the magnification, the narrower the field of view.

Rainguard: Our exclusive, patent pending, hydro-phobic (water-repellent) coating on which condensation from rain, fog or snow forms in much smaller droplets than on standard coatings. Smaller droplets scatter less light which results in increased light transmission and a clearer image. Makes the binocular useful even when looking directly into the driving rain.

Product Description

Bushnell Legend 8x42 PC - 3 Roof Prism Binoculars give you a view that's clear and sharp every time! The rugged standard for all-weather brightness and clarity! Believe us, they're slim, lightweight and ready for anything you are... and we're ready for you with a reasonable price that won't wreck your budget! Features and specifications: PC-3 phase-coated BaK-4 roof prisms with SHR (Super High Reflection Coating); Fully multi-coated optics for maximum light transmission and optimum brightness ; Heavy-duty, 100% waterproof / fogproof construction; Rainguard water repellent lens coating ; Long eye-relief; Twist-up eyecups allow quick adjustment for optimum eye relief ; Large center-focus knob for precise focusing... even when wearing gloves; Trim, ergonomic shape for easy, all-day use ; Textured, non-glare, non-slip rubber armor absorbs shock; Knurled diopter adjustment for precise and reliable adjustment ; Magnification x objective lens 8x42; Field of view at 100 yards 310 ; Close focus 6-ft.; Exit pupil 5.25 mm; Eye relief 18; Weight 24.5 ozs. ; Adapts to tripod. ; Order your Legend Binoculars now! Bushnell Legend 8x42 PC-3 Roof Prism Binoculars

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7 x 4 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00009XV77
• Item model number: 134208
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,012 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Safari Binoculars, March 16, 2007

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Sandi - Birder (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bushnell Legend 8x42 Waterproof Binocular (Electronics)

I was looking for binoculars that I could use for birding and to take on safari in Africa. These binoculars are light enough and their field of vision is great. They work wonderfully during low light which will be great in Africa since we are out early in the morning and late in the evening. I have used them for birding already and I cannot wait to use them in Africa.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent seabirding binoculars, April 20, 2009

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Gregory A. Gillson (Hillsboro, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bushnell Legend 8x42 Waterproof Binocular (Electronics)

I've been birding 27 years. I've worn out 5 pairs of binoculars and lost another. My last pair was dropped on the deck so many times there was 3 tablespoons of seawater in one lens of the (formerly) waterproof binoculars after one particularly wet trip! Two previous pairs corroded due to salt spray.

As a professional seabird guide, I take my binoculars to sea 8-10 times per year under often adverse conditions. Rain, wave spash, salt spray, chum--my optics are smeared during a trip. A $1500 pair of binoculars will not give any better view under those conditions than a cheaper pair. I needed a new pair, but if I dropped them overboard I didn't want it to be a life-altering experience!

Thus, I was looking for binoculars in the $250-300 street price range. There are so many to choose from. I wanted very good optical qualities, ruggedness, waterproof, nitrogen purged, standard-sized roofs. I wanted them to be quite good binoculars even on land.

When I got down to it I settled on 2 binoculars. This one and the
Eagle Optics Ranger SRT 8x42 Binoculars.

I chose the Bushnell Legend for the Rainguard feature, which is supposed to shed water off the lenses with just a shake--a great feature at sea, and it seems to work great! It has the added benefit of only having a street price of $210.

I'm sure the Eagle Optics Ranger SRT is an equal binoculars. It is slightly less heavy (21.8 oz compared to 24.5 oz of the Legend). It focuses closer for butterflies. It came recommended by other seabirders for mid/low priced but higher quality waterproof roofs. It costs a bit more, at about $330 street price. I'd be happy with either pair, I am sure.

Greg Gillson
The Bird Guide, Inc.
thebirdguide.com

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Binocs, January 17, 2010

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Dale B. Truesdell "bird lover" (Shelburne, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bushnell Legend 8x42 Waterproof Binocular (Electronics)

I like these bimoculars very much because the optics and feel are awesome.
They are a bit heavy, but that is no problem for me as I use them mostly in
the kitchen to identify birds on the feeder outside so far.
The eye lens caps are fairly handy being connected and attached to the strap.
The larger lower caps are not so good. I think they will get lost
outside easily. Overall, I am very satisfied.