Customer Reviews

Bushnell Legend Porro Prism 10 x 50 Binocular

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I have to say that the Bushnell Legend 10x50 Porro Prism Binoculars are the best I've owned for the value of my money. I've tested roof prisms binoculars that are hundreds of dollars more and this binocular offer excellent low light view, rich depth of field, wide field of view, and bright sharp three-dimensional image. Why is this? Roof binoculars have 6 different prism reflections of light and porro binoculars have 4 different prism reflections of light. This is important because each time light reflects off of one of the surfaces inside the prisms, you are loosing a fraction of light. So the fewer reflections you have, the more light is transmitted through a binocular. As a result Porro prism binoculars like this one remain the best buy for your optical dollar! Highly recommended!

These binos represent a best buy in terms of the performance offered for the price. The mechanics and ergonomics are well designed, making it very comfortable to use. Eye relief is very good, an important consideration for eyeglass wearers. The rugged weatherproof construction is a must-have for anyone intending to use these under less than ideal conditions outdoors. Under the night sky, the Legends reveals a lot of detail, as its 50mm objective lenses gather a lot of light. Jupiter's moons stand out nicely. The Pleiades are sparkling jewels. The Orion nebula stand out as more than just a faint smudge. There's some edge distortion, but that has to be expected in this price range.

For viewing wildlife, they're outstanding, provided you can get a support to steady your hands. They're kinda bulky for taking to sporting events, but that's not really their intended purpose. Recommended.