Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Roof Prism Binocular

Prior to purchase I read most if not all reviewer comments both pro and con. Having considerable experience with many Bushnell optics such as rifle scopes, range finders, trailcams and other Bushnell binoculars, I wasn't very concerned with the quality and ordered a Legend Ultra HD 10x42.Some of the reviewers main complaints seem to be the locking ring and center focus wheel slop (take up) as well as it's stiffness when adjusting focus. In 12 days, I turn 69 and have arthritis in both hands and I have no trouble at all in manipulating the focus wheel and I also have zero slop......When you move the knob, the focus is immediate and reversing direction it's still immediate. As to the locking ring, for the right ocular lens.....it wasn't broken when I received it and I've locked and unlocked it several times and it still works and hasn't broken as of this writing.The lens' in this binocular in my opinion make it worth every dollar I paid and then some. This instrument is comfortable for prolonged use bright and crisp as binoculars costing twice as much as these or more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to a friend.How long will they last? Who knows....I have 5 pairs still in use throughout the family some of them forty years old. Like my cameras, I don't let children play with mine as toys (that's what 12 or 15 dollar units are for), I don't throw them on the ground and I do wear them around my neck. Unless I'm sitting or lying on the ground.I don't think I need say it but I will....I like mine a lot and say go for it. I use mine several times a week just checking the wild life out. Send 'em back to Amazon if your not satisfied.UPDATE: Well it's been three quarters of a year of very frequent use and I still have NO issues with this binocular. Adjustments are still precise with NO parts falling off or any breakage of any kind.

I've read through a lot of reviews before buying these glasses. The thing I saw most as a downside was that the image got a little blurry towards the edges but I figured if there's something near the edge of the image that you need to see more clearly then you can turn your head that way and see it! I had a chance recently to buy a set of Steiner's on discount for $100 but they were 10x26. I almost pulled the trigger. I just knew I needed something a little more powerful so I waited. Last year a buddy and I hiked about a 1,000 yards through some grueling terrain, up and down a steep gorge, just to get to a herd of deer that we thought were elk! I said, "never again"!! I'm getting some good binoculars!!! Well, I just sat on the patio looking through these things and I've got to say I'm super pleased by how nice they are. The right eye focus knob is a little hard to turn but not a big problem like others seemed to view it. They came in a great case that holds the binoculars and shoulder straps (which I haven't tried yet). I've been researching binoculars for awhile now and the "better" ones are outta my budget so was I stoked when I saw these on the Deal of the Day for $169! I really checked them out before pulling the trigger to buy them. I went to different sites and read a bunch of reviews. Seemed liked most peoples gripes were about the hard to turn right eye focus knob and the blurry peripheral vision. I thought for $169... if I didn't like them, I could probably sell them to someone else for more than I paid and keep looking for better ones. Well, I don't need too. These things are great! I've used friends' Nikon, Leica and Zeiss binoculars before and honestly, for the price I paid... I think I'm going to be able to see the same game they are but leave a few hundred bucks in my pocket!3-17-14Just took these bad boys out to check out some wild life right outside Yellowstone and was thoroughly impressed with the clarity of these binoculars. I looked at whitetail deer, mule deer, big horn sheep and elk. A herd of elk was about 1,500 yards away and I could see them clearly. Well worth the money!

This must be one of the best value for money bins out there, optics are fantastic, super sharp and clear image. Good performance in low light conditions. The overall feel of this Bushnell is fine, but not superb by any means. For example the lens caps are nowhere near a snug fit, so you have to be really careful not to loose them on the go when you carry these binoculars on your neck. The strap for the case is very cheap looking as well, but the strap for the binocular is of excellent quality and very comfortable. There is a binocular harness included in the packaging too along with a cleaning cloth for the optics. Carry case is very well made, a mesh pocket in the case is able to hold all the accessories so you have everything with you when you need it. The diopter adjustment feels a bit flimsy but once you will get it adjusted and you will lock it in place you will not touch it anytime soon. Final words, outstanding optics for very competitive price, with very good but not superb feel to them. Does what it says on the tin and for 250 USD you honestly can not ask for more from a pair of binoculars. In my opinion there is no point shelling out a fortune for a pair of binoculars if you can get these and enjoy a fantastic crisp image with true colors. The retail price in Europe is more than 500 Euro so do not hesitate and get yourself a pair, you will not regret it.