Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Roof Prism Binoculars

The Bushnell Legend are great all-around binoculars that offer a lot of performance for relatively little money. The 10×42 Legend with Prime ED glass in combination with the large aperture is powerful even in poor light. And the 10x magnification provides detailed observation that makes nature observation a pleasure, be it just scanning the landscape or viewing birds in the trees, or watching a deer moving through the undergrowth.

And to withstand the adversities of nature, the Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Roof Prism Binocular is also waterproof and fog proof and has a robust o-ring sealed rubber-armored housing. It is a very popular model from a traditional American binoculars brand.

Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Roof Prism Binoculars

Lightweight all-around binoculars for hiking, nature, and bird watching. Bushnell has improved the lightweight and strong magnesium housing, completely redesigned its high-performance optics, to provide the observer with color-true and bright images.

Features of the Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10×42

Optical Glass	Prime ED
Lens Coating	Fully Multi-coated
Prism systems	BaK4
Magnification	10x
Objective diameter	42 mm
Exit pupil	4.2 mm
Eye relief	15.2 mm
Field of view	112m/1000m 340ft/1000yrd
Close focus	1.8m 6 feet
Twilight factor	20
Water resistance	Water + Fog proof
Weight	638 gr/22.5 oz

ED Prime Glass and Fully multi-coated Lenses

Glass is what makes binoculars tick. Premium ED glass ensures color fidelity and high light transmission. Along with the multi-coated lenses and the phase-corrected BaK-4 Roof Prism System, the Legend Ultra HD delivers bright and contrast-rich images even in low light conditions during dawn or dusk.

Magnification and Aperture

The 42mm lens is large enough to collect enough light even in low light conditions. The exterior lens anti-reflection coating and the newly developed Rainguard HD also improve light transmission.

The Binocular’s power of 10x magnifies distant objects as if they were only a tenth of the distance away. This makes it easier to see small wildlife in detail and to identify bird species.

High magnification is at the expense of the field of view, however, 340 feet at 1000 yards still let you scan a large enough area to quickly find what you are looking for.

Eyecups and Eye relief

The twist-up eyecups provide for the right distance of the instrument to the eye the see the full projected image while keeping stray light out.

If you have to wear glasses while looking through binoculars, then an eye relief that is not too short is important for viewing comfort. The eye relief of 15 mm offered by the Bushnell Legends Ultra HD 10×42 should be sufficient for most people who wear glasses.

Center Focus

The large center focus wheel of the Bushnell Legend Ultra HD binoculars takes about 1.5 revolutions to go from close focus to infinity, which is a bit more than the usual one turn it takes to adjust the focus.

Waterproof and Fog proof

For hikers, walkers, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts, there is no bad weather, just bad gear. Fortunately, the  Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10×42 binoculars are water and fog-proof, so whether it be rain or temperature fluctuations thanks to an O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged magnesium chassis moisture and water got no chance.

The exteriors lenses Rainguard HD coating has a water-repelling effect and lets water droplets bead up and run off providing a clear unobstructed view.

Lightweight

Despite the high-quality optical glass, these binoculars weigh just around 23 ounces/700 grams. The light magnesium chassis has contributed to this. So compact and lightweight, the instrument can be carried in a rucksack or around the neck without being much of a hindrance.

Warranty

Bushnell offers for all Legend Ultra binoculars a lifetime warranty that even covers any damage to the product. Read all about the Warranty here.

Pros:

• Premium Extra-low dispersion glass
• Fully multi-coated lenses
• BaK4 prisms
• Great workmanship
• Comfortable for the eyeglass wearer
• Waterproof and Fog proof

Cons:

• The focus knob can be a bit stiff, needs some getting used to

Should I buy the Bushnell Legend?

The Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10×42 comes with a carrying case, microfibre cloth, and carrying strap.

Whether for hiking, birding, or general-purpose, with its 10x magnification, 42 millimeters lens, and good optical glass, the Bushnell Legend delivers great bright images. It’s the perfect choice for anyone looking for a lightweight powerful and robust pair of binoculars.

In terms of quality, there is nothing to complain about, and the price is absolutely justified.