Bushnell legend 8x36 ultra-hd - Bushnell 8x36 mm AP Camo Legend Ultra-HD Binocular

I have had several RainGuard products in the past, and this is no different: it works as advertised. To the outdoor enthusiast, the coating is absolutely worth the extra price it commands.

I compared these "Ultra-HD" lenses to my Bushnell Expedition 10x42 binoc, my Leupold 16-45x60 spotter, and to my Schmidt&Bender Zenith 1.5-6x42. They far surpass the Expedition in terms of both clarity and brightness...it's not even the same league; they are better clarity than the Leupold but not quite as bright (to be expected); they do not compare favorably to the optical clarity and overall image quality of the S&B glass, but really are not far off for brightness. At 8x36, they are not super-power glasses, but their clarity allows them to perform to the limits of the magnification. They are very useable after dark.

These are a good value of glass for the weight, but I would still recommend using a harness in the field, not a neck strap. Handily, the harness Bushnell includes is quite serviceable.

Overall, these are exceptional binoculars for the price, and really quite good for ANY price. I think these are best suited to hunting purposes in areas where the average range is under 400 yards. I would guess these are about the best Bushnell has to offer.
Pros: Great value for the price, excellent optical clarity, good performance in precipitation, LOCKING diopter adjustment ring was an EXCELLENT idea
Cons: Very slight chromatic and spherical aberration at edges of field of view

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.