Bushnell Legend 8x42 Binoculars

A versatile, all-purpose binocular choice with a wider field-of-view.


Bushnell Legend 8x42 all-purpose Binoculars
  • Magnification: 8 x 42 mm
  • Field of View: 430 feet at 1000yds
  • Close Focus: 12 feet
  • Standard Size, Weight: 24 oz.
  • BaK-4 porro prisms
  • Heavy-duty, 100% waterproof/fog-proof
  • Rainguard® water-repellent lens
  • Large center focus knob for precise focusing
  • Twist Up Eye Cups
  • Non-slip rubber armor absorbs shock
  • Diopter adjustment for precise, reliable adjustments.
  • Adapts to tripod mount.
  • (Refer to "Binocular Terminology")

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Price : $179.95

The style of binocular you choose should depend on what you will be using them for and what conditions you are using them in. Some think that they want a binocular with high magnification to bring the object in as close as possible. They don't realize that magnification of 10, 12, or higher requires a very steady hand or tripod or else you will have a very unstable picture. Magnification of 7 or 8 brings the image in 7 or 8 times closer, gives you a wider viewing area, and gives you a much steadier view image.

Also consider the size of the binocular. If you are an active person and will be  hiking, biking, or even on vacation where you will be using them a lot, you might consider a lighter more compact pair. If you will be around the water then consider ones that are water/ fog proof.

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Binocular Terminology

Magnification:
Binoculars are often referred to by two numbers separated by an "x". For example: 8x32. The first number is the power or magnification of the binocular. With an 8x32 binocular, the object being viewed appears to be eight times closer than you would see it with the unaided eye. The second number in the formula (8x32) is the diameter of the front lens. The larger the lens, the more light that enters the binocular and the brighter the image.

Field of View:
 The side-to-side measurement of the viewing field visible at 1000 yards. A wide field-of-view and is better for following action.

Close Focus:
 The closest you can be to an object and still get a clear image.

Roof Prism/Porro Prism: 
In roof prism binoculars the prisms overlap closely. In porro prism binoculars the front lens is offset from the eyepiece. Roof prism binoculars are less bulky and more rugged while porro prisms give better depth perception and  a wider field-of-view.

BK-7/BaK-4: 
Most optical prisms BK-7 or BaK-4 glass. BaK-4 is the higher quality glass yielding brighter, sharper images.

Eye Relief: 
The distance a binocular can be held away from the eye and still present the full field-of-view. Long eye relief  is ideal for eyeglass wearers. All Bushnell® binoculars also come with eyecups for eyeglass wearers allowing them to see the entire field-of- view.

For more detailed information on any Bushnell binocular model, visit the Bushnell Website.