Best Bushnell Binoculars Models

Bushnell Forge Binoculars

The Forge is the ultimate design from Bushnell. It is a latest design that defines high-end clarity and contrast. Forge is a top-rated design for both quality and value. It is the best among the low light binoculars from Bushnell.

Here are the best features that the Bushnell Forge comes with.

Premium ED Glass

Forge uses a premium ED glass that rivals the best optics brands in high level image sharpness and clarity. This technology reduces color dispersion to leave you with better viewing and image quality.

Dielectric Coatings

Forge also uses the dielectric coatings to maximize transmittance. This is the highest level of optic coating used today. It reassures of high quality and better light transmission. It is higher than the silver coatings as it includes the PC-3 prism coatings.

NOTE: Ultra Wideband Lens Coatings and the BaK 4 Abbe Koenig prisms are used in Forge to provide better light transmission.

EXO Barrier Technology

Forge has the Bushnell’s EXO Barrier. This barrier technology prevents unwanted light from accessing the binoculars. In turn, it delivers, crisp and clear image irrespective of the weather condition.

EXO Barrier Protection is Bushnell’s latest optical technology. The technology is used on the protective lens.

Other Features

Bushnell has its Forge Binoculars designed with split-bridge, waterproof technology, and more importantly, a rubber armor.

Available Models

• 15x56mm Forge Binoculars
• 10x42mm Forge Binoculars
• 8x42mm Forge Binoculars
• 10x30mm Forge Binoculars

Price

Bushnell Forge is a rather pricey model. Its price ranges from 350 USD to 800 USD. It can vary depending on where you buy.

Bushnell Prime Binoculars

Another great class of Bushnell Bins is the Prime. These are some of the latest Bushnell models in the market. They feature the modern look and have some of the largest objective lenses. This means they are tailored for low lit areas.

Optical Highlights

Prime Bushnell Binoculars are fully multi-coated optics. They also use the phase coated BAK-4 prisms. The combination of these two features guarantees some of the best images under the bin.

Prime also uses the patented Bushnell’s EXO Barrier. The barrier is best at preventing unwanted light from getting through. At the end of it, you’ll get a crisp and clear image under any weather condition.

The EXO Barrier Protection is the latest optical technology that is used in Bushnell’s protective lens. EXO Barrier is best for spotting and hunting as it gathers enough light for better view under low lit areas.

Available Models

• 12x50mm Bushnell Prime Binoculars
• 10x42mm Bushnell Prime Binoculars
• 10x28mm Bushnell Prime Binoculars
• 10x25mm Bushnell Prime Binoculars
• 8x42mm Bushnell Prime Binoculars
• 8x32mm Bushnell Prime Binoculars

Price

The price of the Bushnell Prime Binoculars ranges from $89.99 to $179.99 but varies depending on where you buy.

Bushnell Nitro Binoculars

Another high-end Bushnell design is the Bushnell Nitro. Nitro shares the same features as the Forge and Prime Bushnell binoculars. It comes in three models and has a feature-packed design with high optical touch.

Nitro Optical Features

• Ultra-Wideband lens coatings
• PC3 phase coated BAK-4 prisms
• EXO Barrier lens coating technology
• ED Prime Glass

Nitro offers the best best-in-class clarity under any conditions. It is a high performer under low light and has a well-designed optical system.

One thing that’s unique to the Bushnell’s Nitro binoculars is transferable lifetime Ironclad Warranty.

Apart from that, you can enjoy the high quality glass that delivers amazing resolution, color, and high contrast any time.

Available Models

• Nitro Binoculars, 10x25mm
• Nitro Binoculars, 10x36mm
• Nitro Binoculars, 10x42mm

Price

This is a high-end Bushnell Binocular and has a price range of between 250USD and 350USD. The price might vary depending on where you buy it.

Bushnell Fusion Binoculars

Fusion series is the power model. It is designed for people who need much more than just a high-end binocular. It is comes in two models and fuses both power, style, class, and value in one package.

Fusion series borrows the best traits from prime, forge, and other top models. This combination propels it to the top of the Bushnell chain.

Fusion melds in the best of all Bushnell binoculars with a world-leading laser rangefinding technology to give you unimaginable capabilities.

Optical Features

RainGuard HD: This is the latest patented waterproofing technology from Bushnell. It is a permanent water-repellent coating that resists the moisture from any form of climate. This technology will lock the sleet, rain, and snow away to leave you with crystal clear viewing.

PC-3 Phase Coating: This coating technology is applied to prisms. It is a high-end technology that Fusion series uses to enhance resolution and contrast.

Bow Mode Technology: If you want the best line-of-sight, the right angle, and the true horizontal distance, this technology enables you to get that in Fusion. It is very reliable from 10-99 yards/meters.

Rifle Mode Technology: This is another technology that Fusion series implements to leave you with the best line-of-sight, angle, and also bullet drop/holdover for up to 199 inches.

Matrix Display Technology: This last technology is designed to improve contrast and clarity. It boosts the binoculars light transmittance for a rapid and positive identification. It is a new technology that maximizes visible ranging displays without sacrificing the true color fidelity in any lighting conditions.

Other Highlights

• Rubber armor
• Fully multi coated
• Large objective lens
• Center focusing system
• Right eye diopter

Available Models

• 12x50mm Fusion Binoculars Rangefinder
• 10x42mm Fusion Binoculars Rangefinder

Price

Fusion price range is one of the highest in the brand. It ranges between 920USD and 840USD. It’s a good thing it’s worth it.

Bushnell Engage

Bushnell Engage is one of the latest series from Bushnell. The series is a high-end market design and also for the users who prefer value and quality on their purchases. Bushnell Engage has a number of cool features such as these:

Fully Multi-Coated

First, Bushnell Engage uses a high-grade optical glass technology. The glass is superior and more importantly, designed with fully multi-coated lenses. This technology matches up for the best image quality.

Premium ED Glass

This high quality Bushnell model uses the premium ED glass technology. The technology helps in the reduction of color dispersion. By doing that, it offers high level of image sharpness and also clarity.

Premium ED glass technology also leaves this Bushnell binoculars with higher light transmittance. In turn it provides the user with a remarkable contrast and the best color resolution.

NOTE: The Premium ED glass comes with protective coatings for the Bushnell Engage, which makes it an exceptional brand. The coatings boost the prism’s reflectivity by over 8%. In turn, it guarantees better visibility irrespective of the time.

Phase Corrected Bak-4 Roof Prisms

The model also uses the phase-corrected roof BaK-4 prisms. With this prism design users are always assured of exceptionally bright, crisp, high contrast, images under their binocular’s field of view.

Water & Fog Proof

The next big feature that you are guaranteed in the Bushnell Engage is a high level water and fog resistance. This top quality feature can only be attributed to the use of nitrogen gas purging in this model.

With the best nitrogen gas purging technique, your optics will be protected from internal fogging even under extreme weather conditions.

Magnesium Body

The best thing about the magnesium body armor is its excellent ability to leave you with a robust and super lightweight touch. This makes it easy to comfortably handle your Bushnell Engage without any worries.

Lockable Diopter

Finally, Bushnell Engage uses the center focus technology to track and lock the object under view. This type of focusing system is supported by a lockable right eye diopter.

The diopter helps to adjust the view until you get a crystal clear touch. Once you lock the diopter, you don’t have to focus the binocular again.

Standout Highlights

The reason why this Bushnell mode is a power series is very simple. First it uses the ED lens elements, which Bushnell uses in its flagship series. It also has the protective exterior coatings for longevity.

More importantly, the binocular’s chassis is also designed from Magnesium. This makes it very durable and which is also a good sign of quality build.

Available Models:

Here are the Bushnell models under the Engage Series.

• Engage 8×42
• Engage 10×42
• Engage 10×50
• Engage 12×50

Price

The Bushnell Engage Binocular has an MSRP of $349.99 to $409.99 in the USA. However, it all boils down to the model and where you buy.

Bushnell Legend Ultra HD

Legend Ultra HD is one of the most popular binocular models from Bushnell. It has a contemporary design with a cool stylish finish. The binocular has some impressive features with great stats.

However, it comes at a relatively low price, which makes it a darling of many optics lovers. Like the Engage Series, its major features include the following:

• Fully Multi-coated Optics
• Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Glass
• Phase Correction Coatings
• Bak-4 Roof Prism Models
• Magnesium Body – on some of its models
• Rainguard Lens Coating

The Premium ED glass has elements that help to minimize any form of color fringing in the optical system. It, therefore, boosts the overall color resolution and also contrast in the images that you want to view.

Fully multi-coated technology is good at improving light transmission. It works better than the uncoated or partly coated binoculars.

Even so, the phase correction coatings that are applied to BaK-4 roof prisms such as the ones that Legend Ultra HD has, boosts clarity.

The models that are a little bulky to the rest are also tripod adaptable. Thanks to the Magnesium armor body that gives it a light and robust touch. Legend Ultra HD Bushnell binoculars are also nitrogen purged, which makes them both water and fog resistant.

Other Signs of Quality

There are other small touches of quality such as the use of a locking diopter and the water repellent coatings for the exterior lenses. These two means users will have better view irrespective of the weather conditions.

More importantly, Bushnell offers limited lifetime warranty on the Legend Ultra HD binoculars models.

Bushnell Legend E, L, and M Series

The Legend E, L, and M Series are all under the Bushnell Legend Ultra HD series. They have a “standard” Legend HD range.

This might throw you off balance in case you are looking for your best Bushnell Binoculars. However, Bushnell’s main aim in doing this is to provide the best possible value for your money in the binocular.

The Legend Ultra HD series is, therefore, further sub-divided into these three separate sub-groups of E, L and M. Each of these three classifications has its own pricing points. Let’s take a look.

Legend E Series

Legend E series binoculars focus on keeping the costs down. Even so, they still offer good performance levels than your regular binoculars.  Some of their best features include the following.

• Water and fogproof
• Magnesium armor
• Phase corrected Bak-4 roof prisms
• Fully multi-coated lenses
• Lead-free glass.

Legend L Series

The L Series takes the middle ground when it comes to setting the cost and also the balance in performance. It’s basically the best of both worlds. Bushnell Legend L Series share in the above features, but guarantee and even better performance.

The only improvements that the L Series has over the E Series are:

• Use of ED Glass in the lenses
• Inclusion of a lockable diopter

Legend M Series

Finally, it is the Bushnell Legend M series that focuses more on the overall performance rather than the cost. It offers a combination of the features above. However, the M series has a boost on its performance by incorporating high-end technology such as:

• Dielectric coatings on its prisms
• Open bridge magnesium body design

NOTE: The best Legend series here is the M, L, and finally E. However, they all have better value for different buyers.

Price

Bushnell Legend Series binoculars have the widest range of pricing points. The lowest price is of the Legend E series at around $120, L series follows at $160 – $200 and finally, we have the M series that costs about $250.

Bushnell Elite Binoculars

When we began I mentioned that Bushnell is notorious at upgrading its models. Well, we have our first upgrade in the Bushnell Elite Binoculars. Here we have these two types of Bushnell Elite Binos.

• New ED Binoculars
• Old Standard Glass Elite

New ED Elite Binoculars

This is the updated version of the Bushnell Elite binoculars.  From the previous model, the binoculars now feature the high-end ED Glass.

Known as the extra low dispersion glass technology, this technology helps users to get better, brighter, and clear images. Eventually, it provides you with the high definition view.

How it Works: ED Glass

The ED glass prevents any chromatic aberration by concentrating and directing the light’s wavelength much more effectively to your eyes.

This is possible since the lenses are designed from high-quality and high-precision glass with less or no air bubbles. The glass also has no image distorting deformities in them.

In addition to that, New ED Elite Binoculars also feature fully multi-coated elements. They combine this with the XTR technology and also the BaK-4 phase corrected prism with high-reflection.

How it Works: XTR Technology

XTR Technology comes with 60 layers of coatings. The coatings are on each prism. They harness and optimize light, to maximize the transmittance of the Elite Series to 99.73% per lens anytime.

XTR Technology is exclusive to the Bushnell brand. It is one of the best light transportation means through the optical system.

When fused properly, the XTR Technology provides edge-to-edge clarity. It guarantees high contrast and leaves you with the true image color.

RainGuard HD Coating

Finally, for the New ED Elite, there is one stand out feature; the use of RainGuard HD coating. RainGuard HD coating according to Bushnell will eliminate any type of lens fogging.

It will boost brightness by scattering moisture faster than the initial RainGuard. Needless to say, the performance is on point.

Thanks to Elite’s 100% waterproof and fog-proof technology. The binocular is also built around using the tough but lightweight magnesium chassis for the best performance on extreme conditions.

Available Models

• Elite 10×42 ED Binoculars
• Elite 8×42 ED Binoculars
• Elite 7×26 ED Binoculars

Old Standard Glass Elite

The Old Standard Glass Elite Binoculars from Bushnell offer 90% light transmittance. They are very bright and use quality BaK-4 roof prisms. They have phase coating technology which produces outstanding images and high-end clarity and contrast.

Like the New ED models these binoculars are also waterproof and fogproof. They use the original RainGuard Coating to maintain their clarity in all weather conditions.

One of their great features though is the Doubler. This feature multiplies the binocular’s magnification 2.5x and also transforms this Elite bin into an awesome spotting scope.

Available Model

• Bushnell 8×43 Elite Binoculars
• Bushnell 10×43 Elite Binoculars
• Bushnell 10×50 Elite Binoculars
• Bushnell 12.5×50 Elite Binoculars

Price

Depending on the Elite model that you choose, the prices will range between $400 – $600 / £400 – £500.

Bushnell NatureView Binoculars

Bushnell NatureView Binoculars are designed for the best outdoor experiences. They are a range of binoculars that are very popular among birders, during safari, and when path finding.  Even so, Bushnell NatureView Binoculars were lately upgraded and we now have the New Versions.

NatureView New Versions

The NatureView New Versions from Bushnell comprises seven different models. The models contain both porro and roof prism designs. They come in mid and full sized models and have some great features.

Top Highlights

Among the top highlight features that the NatureView New Versions have are the following technologies:

• Fully multi-coated optics – almost all models
• BaK-4 prism glass – for almost all models
• Some models are also fog and waterproof

Available Models Porro Prism

• 8×42 NatureView Binoculars (224208)
• 10×42 NatureView Binoculars (224210)

Available Models Roof Prism

• 8×42 NatureView Binoculars (228042)
• 10×42 NatureView Binoculars (220142)

Bushnell Natureview Old Version Binoculars

The Bushnell Natureview Old Version Binoculars are also fully multi-coated optics. They have superior light transmittance and excellent close-focus ability. They are best for short-range viewing and use the BaK-4 prisms for brighter, clearer, and better viewing.

They are generally good all-rounders and are best for safari, wildlife, and bird watching. Their extended eye relief also makes them comfy when under use. Here are some available models for the Old-Natureview Bushnell Optics.

• Bushnell 8×42 Natureview Binoculars (Porro and Roof)
• Bushnell 10×42 Natureview Binoculars

Price

Bushnell ranges their NatureView versions between $99 and $149. However, you can still land other models that may cost more. But this depends on where you buy them.

Bushnell Legacy Binoculars

The legacy binoculars series comes in two models. It is very affordable and probably one of the cheapest models ever designed by Bushnell.

Legacy is not quite the striking model. However, it has some good features that match up its affordable pricing including a fully multi coated lens.

More notably, the series has a large objective lens diameter. This means you will easily get more light through and end up with the brightest images.

A brighter field of view on dim lit areas means you will get a better view of your image. Its waterproofing technology also allows it to be submerged in up to three feet of water for half an hour.

Highlights

• Fully multi coated optics
• Rubber armor
• IPX7 Waterproof construction
• O-ring sealed optics
• Central focusing
• Right eye diopter

NOTE: With a fully multi coated technology this bin is the bomb for its class. It has multiple layers of anti-reflective coatings on all its air-to-glass surfaces. So it’s possible to get bright, and high-contrast images.

Available Models

• Legacy Binoculars, 10x50mm
• Legacy Binoculars, 8x42mm
• Legacy Binoculars, 10-22x50mm

Price

The price range of the Bushnell Legacy Binoculars is between 80USD and 90USD around the US.

Bushnell Excursion HD Binoculars

Bushnell Excursion HD Binoculars is a smaller series. It has only two models namely the 8×42 and 10×42.

Wide FoV

Nonetheless, the Excursion HD series will blow you off the ground, especially the 8×42 model. Small as it is, this model offers one of the widest field of views at a very affordable price.

Rubber Armor

It has an open bridge type of body shape and comes with a rubber armor design. The rubber armor leaves it with a fairly contemporary touch with an aggressive look.

In addition to that, the armor also provides it with a great shape, grip, and the perfect protection in case of any incidents.

Lockable Center Focus Wheel

Even so, the best part in the Bushnell Excursion HD is the lockable center focus wheel. The wheels work like the diopter adjustment system.

They are easy to use. Once you pull the wheel backwards, it unlocks, and you can then adjust it to get the best focus on any object. This should work on different distances and if you click the focus wheel back inside, it will lock.

Locking the focus wheels is important. It will maintain the focus distance and prevent any accidental change in the set focus.

O-Ring Sealed

The Excursion HD Bins are also o-ring sealed. In short, they are nitrogen purged. This makes them fogproof and watertight. For better performance, the two designs have the following features too:

• Tripod adaptable
• Diopter adjustment wheel – right side
• Two twist-up eye-cups
• Fully Multi-Coated

The Excursion HD bins also have fully multi-coated optical systems. This means they get more light through and give clearer images. Nonetheless, Bushnell doesn’t specify the type of mirror coating used. Even so, the price is suggestive of a silver coating.

BaK-4 glass

Their roof prisms are also forged from the high grade BaK-4 glass. They implement phase correction for better images.

Available Models

• 8×42 Excursion HD
• 10×42 Excursion HD

Price

Excursion HD bins are priced at about $300. However they go for around £230 within the UK, which is a good price for the quality all-round bin such as this.

Bushnell Marine Binoculars

Marine is rather affordable. Not complicated but an awesome model for someone who needs an all-round binocular on a budget.

The Marine has two main models of both of 7X magnification power and 50 objective lens diameters. However one of the models comes with a compass while the other does not.

There are very few aspects that are unique to the Bushnell Marine. Nonetheless it is a great purchase for anyone who loves birding, safari, or nature gazing.

Hermetically Sealed

Both models are airtight, watertight, and fogproof. The construction resists corrosion and enables the bins to float in case they fall in water.

Rubber Armor

In addition to that, Marine also comes with non-slip rubber armor. The armor design ensures for a sure grip with no slippage even in the damp marine environs.

Inbuilt Compass

One of the two models comes with an internal ranging reticle with an analog compass. This technology gives the right bearing and also distance with a simple push of a button.

7x Magnification

Notably, the 7x Magnification and the large objective lens maximizes clarity and gives a great extended viewing when on unstable platforms.

Available Models

• Marine Binoculars, 7x50mm with Compass
• Marine Binoculars, 7x50mm

Price

The Bushnell Marine Binoculars is the perfect budget binoculars. Its price ranges between 141USD and 155USD.

Bushnell Trophy Xtreme Binoculars

Bushnell Trophy Xtreme Binoculars is as “extreme” in size as they come. The 10x and 12x models feature large 50mm objective lenses. The 8x version, on the other hand, has an even larger objective lens at 56mm.

That said there isn’t doubt that this class of bins from Bushnell is designed for exceptional performance under dim light. Apart from that, it is also a good thing that they are extremely affordable.

They are best for hunting and suitable for an all-round use depending the magnification setting you choose.

Best Features

Like the high-end models above, the Bushnell Trophy Xtreme Binoculars also have reliable features. They include but aren’t limited to:

• Water and fog proof armor/chassis
• Fully multi-coated optics
• BaK-4 roof prisms
• Tripod adaptable for all models
• Right eye diopter
• Large central focus wheel
• Two twist-up eye-cups

Available Models

• 12×50 Trophy Xtreme
• 10×50 Trophy Xtreme
• 8×56 Trophy Xtreme

Price

Bushnell Trophy Xtreme binoculars have a price range of $100 to $200 and £150 to £280 in the UK.

Bushnell Trophy Series

Trophy series is a lower version of the Trophy Xtreme. It is best for the hunters who are looking to identify far targets. The series come in two powerful models that combine power and efficiency.

• The models have cool features that make this possible.
• Fully multi-coated optics for bright and high contrast images
• Realtree Xtra camo rubber armor for a non-slip grip and authentic look.
• Nitrogen purged lenses for the best water and fog proofing
• Standard magnification power for easy focusing and large FoV

Available Models

• 10x42mm Trophy Xtreme Binoculars
• 8x32mm Trophy Binoculars

Price

For 80 USD to 130 USD you should get the best Bushnell Trophy Series anytime you want to.

Bushnell Spectator Sport Binoculars

Apparently, this is one of the cheapest series from Bushnell. But I must say it a good deal for your buck. Thanks to the incorporation of some high-end features. Features such as multi coated lenses and rubber armor have been incorporated.

If you need a cheap binocular that’s built for better performance, Spectator Sport is your bet. Here are the additional features that make it rock.

Multi Coated Optics

Not every lens is coated. However, a number of them are. This is better than nothing at all. And for less than 100 USD, a good deal too.

Multiple coatings on the lens surfaces increases light transmission and provides better image clarity.

Water/Fogproof

The Spectator Sport also uses the nitrogen purged technology, which is common to high end bins as a way of fog-proofing. The nitrogen ensures that the interior optical surfaces won’t blur due to fog, humidity, rapid temperature change or extreme weather conditions.

PermaFocus Technology

PermaFocus is also unique to Bushnell’s Spectator Sport. It a smart technology that maintains permanently focus on distant objects. In short you don’t have to constantly focus your binocular.

Available Models

The Bushnell Spectator Sport Binocular comes in seven different models. They vary slightly but have the above common features.

• Spectator Sport Binoculars, 12x50mm
• Spectator Sport Binoculars, 10x50mm
• Spectator Sport Binoculars, 10x40mm
• Spectator Sport Binoculars, 8x32mm
• Spectator Sport Binoculars, 8x25mm
• Spectator Sport Binoculars, 7x35mm
• Spectator Sport Binoculars, 4x30mm

NOTE: Some of these bins have large objective lenses. This is bonus for better performance in low lit areas too.

Price

The Spectator Sport Binoculars series are some of the most affordable models. They range between 45USD and 95USD.

Bushnell H2O Binoculars

Bushnell H2O Binoculars also comes in seven different models. Like the Spectator Sport Binoculars, they are greatly affordable.

They come in both Roof and Porro prisms. Having tried a few models from this class, it is clear that the Bushnell H2O Binoculars is not only affordable but reliable.

The series has some cool features that are also common to other high-end designs. In a better way, I can say this series is a great buy for general use.

Highlights

Bushnell H2O series feature lower magnification power and standard/ lower objective lenses. The combination of these two features guarantees easy viewing.

In addition to that, the H2O series are multi coated optics.  They have multiple layers of coatings on the surface of their lenses. The multi coating increases light transmission and also boosts image brightness.

Bushnell H2O series is O-ring sealed optics for the guys who love extreme weather. O-ring sealed technology guarantees a waterproof construction. It is a great way to keep the H2O series dry even when totally immersed under water.

More importantly, this series has the non-slip rubber armor. This is also found in high end Bushnell models. It protects the bins from any form of impact apart from providing a sure grip in any damp environments.

Available Models

• H2O Binoculars, 10x25mm
• H2O Binoculars, 10x42mm – Porro
• H2O Binoculars, 10x42mm – Roof
• H2O Binoculars, 12x42mm
• H2O Binoculars, 8x25mm
• H2O Binoculars, 8x42mm – Porro
• H2O Binoculars, 8x42mm – Roof

Price

The H2O Binoculars from Bushnell is a great buy for guys on a budget. It goes for around 53USD to 91USD.

Bushnell Powerview Binoculars

If you want the child’s play model with a bit of features to make a difference, Powerview Series is the way. It is characterized with large objective lenses for better clarity on areas with low light.

The series are best for long range viewing and incorporate multi coated optics. They don’t mention the type of coating used but gauging by the price, it’s nothing short of a cheap remedy too.

A combination of large objective lenses and multi coating technology means increased light transmission. Eventually viewers will get the clear image that amounts to a powerful view.

Highlights

• Large magnification and objective lens
• Rubber coating
• Multi coated optics
• Fold-down eye cups
• Tripod adaptable

Available Models

• Powerview Binoculars, 20x50mm
• Powerview Binoculars, 10x50mm
• Powerview Binoculars, 10x42mm
• Powerview Binoculars, 12x50mm
• Powerview Binoculars, 16x32mm
• Powerview Binoculars, 12x25mm
• Powerview Binoculars, 10x32mm
• Powerview Binoculars, 10x25mm
• Powerview Binoculars, 8x21mm

Price

The price range of the Bushnell Powerview is very friendly. It ranges between 20USD to 65USD.