First Look At The Bushnell Legend 10×42 Binoculars
Birding trips into the field frequently feature early morning and dusk situations when light is at a premium. And since many favorite subjects are most active during these hours, having a set of binoculars with the optics to make the most of the available light is crucial. The Bushnell Legend 10×42 Binoculars are great for low light situations, as well as good versatility in a full size set.
Focus on Features
ED Prime glass in this set means that it produces high resolution images. Sometimes subtle differences in plumage color differentiate males from females in their winter coat, or one species from another. These binoculars deliver crisp color to make it possible. The light-gathering capabilities are the result of each lens in the group being coated with Ultra-Wide Band custom coating for maximum brightness. Viewing colorful birds like finches, grosbeaks, cardinals or ducks through the Bushnell Legend 10×42 glasses is truly a pleasure.
Since we love to bird watch in all sorts of weather, and since splashed water can be a factor when viewing at the lake or river side, the Rainguard HD water-repellent lens coating is a huge plus. Water wipes off easily, and never penetrates into the interior of these binoculars. So you’ll have the confidence to keep on viewing that pair of Mergansers from the boat seat as they meander along the edge of the lake.
The wide field of view offered by this set makes it easy to pick up the birds you’re searching for in open settings like fields or marshes. The easy focus adjustments then allow you to zoom in quickly. Users will also appreciate the light-weight chassis and the soft grips that allow you to bird watch for hours without hand and wrist fatigue.
The Big Picture
Bushnell Legends are also available at 8×42. Either way, the Legends extend the viewing day with their light-capturing capacity. Plus, you’ll have more opportunity view the species you came to find. They are more expensive than many sets, but you get a lot more, too.
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In my non-expert experience: fabulous optics, ridiculously poor quality casing.
I’m not a hunter or bird-watcher, but bought Bushnell Legend Ultra HD10x42 about 6 years ago because of the rave reviews, for rather rare use, e.g. whale watching from the shore.
The picture quality is awesome, but the rest is surprisingly bad quality:
On my first stroll the protective lens cap fell off and I had to retrace my steps back to the car to find them; the rubber bands “holding” the caps to the frame when the binoculars are in use are too loose. I have used household rubbers to secure them since then. Then the focus barrel became loose – there does not seem an obvious way of re-tightening or fastening it, so I’m trying to focus with a wobbly adjustment. Then the eye cap glue has given away so it comes off with the protective cap when the latter is taken off for use. By now it has basically become a nuisance and unusable. What’s next? That was a lot of money. Very disappointed overall.
Hi Matt,
I appreciate you stopping by and letting us know of YOUR experience with these optics! I’m sorry you’ve had these issues and it really sounds like a pair that should have been returned. But it also sounds like a pair that should NEVER have made it out the door from the factory! Shame on them. I just looked and saw that 91% of the 1400 odd reviews were either a 4 or a 5.
Have you tried to contact Bushnell directly about this? Great optics do NOT compensate for faulty construction by any means. I would think they’d want to arrange some kind of compensation for you.
Please let me know how this goes and sorry again for your horrible experience with these binocs.
Jeff